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Rising antifungal resistance in Trichophyton species—the bleak future for treatment of dermatomycosis? [PDF]

Frontiers in Microbiology
Dermatophyte infections, particularly those caused by Trichophyton species, represent a significant global health concern due to their high prevalence and increasing resistance to commonly used antifungal agents. While traditionally regarded as treatable
Anke Burmester, Jörg Tittelbach, Silke Uhrlass, Pietro Nenoff, Mario Fabri, Cornelia Wiegand   +5 more
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Diagnostic Performance of a PCR-Based Approach for the Diagnosis of Dermatomycosis. [PDF]

Mycoses
ABSTRACT Background Dermatomycoses, superficial fungal infections of the skin, hair and nails, are among the most common dermatological conditions worldwide. Rapid and accurate diagnosis is essential, particularly in light of emerging antifungal resistance.
Steixner S, Fuchs S, Vahedi-Shahandashti R, Lass-Flörl C.   +3 more
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Climate Change, Natural Disasters, and Cutaneous Fungal Infections. [PDF]

Int J Dermatol
ABSTRACT Fungal infections are an important source of morbidity and mortality that can manifest as superficial or invasive diseases. Diagnostic techniques for human fungal pathogens remain problematic, and multi‐drug resistance is emerging. This review addresses the potential emergence of new fungal pathogens in changing environments and reported ...
Gupta AK, Thornbush M, Wang T.
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New and Investigational Treatment Options for Dermatomycosis in the Era of Antifungal Resistance [PDF]

Journal of Fungi
Superficial mycoses (dermatomycoses) are a growing healthcare concern due to antifungal resistance, particularly among aging and immunocompromised populations.
Aditya K. Gupta, Amanda Liddy, Tong Wang
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Application of a One-Health Approach for Dermatophyte Infections [PDF]

Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
Dermatomycoses pose significant zoonotic and public health challenges, involving interactions among fungal agents, host immunity, and environmental reservoirs.
Deborah Cruciani, Manuela Papini, Sara Spina, Carla Sebastiani, Vincenzo Piscioneri, Alessandro Fiorucci, Silvia Crotti   +6 more
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Etiological Agents and Predisposing Factors of Superficial Fungal Infections in Northeastern Argentina [PDF]

Journal of Fungi
Superficial fungal infections (SFIs) account for approximately 2% of outpatient visits. Individual, environmental, and socioeconomic factors may increase susceptibility.
Ana Clara Almada, Beda Mereles-Rodríguez, Miriam Chade, Isabel Belinchón-Romero, Enrique-Jorge Deschutter, José-Manuel Ramos-Rincón   +5 more
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Trichophyton indotineae: Epidemiology, antifungal resistance and antifungal stewardship strategies. [PDF]

J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol
There is a concerning trend of widespread and severe superficial fungal infections caused by a new pathogen—Trichophyton indotineae—resistant to standard antifungal therapies. T. indotineae is now spreading globally and evolving. There is increasing urgency for healthcare providers and policy makers to initiate surveillance systems and antifungal ...
Gupta AK, Susmita, Nguyen HC, Liddy A, Talukder M, Wang T, Magal L, Chowdhary A, Shemer A, Saunte DML, Hay R, Piguet V.   +11 more
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Emerging Sexual Transmission of Trichophyton mentagrophytes Genotype VII Infections, United States [PDF]

Emerging Infectious Diseases
Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII) is an emerging dermatophyte strain associated with sexual transmission among men who have sex with men.
Priyanka Anand, Laura A.S. Quilter, Jessica Penney, Philip M. Polgreen, Susan E. Beekmann, Jeremy A.W. Gold   +5 more
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Nannizziopsis arthrosporioides infection mimicking ophidiomycosis in ball pythons (Python regius) [PDF]

Medical Mycology Case Reports
A wild caught snake presented with progressive dermatopathy and was euthanized due to a clinical suspicion for ophiomycosis. Over the next 7 days, six additional ball pythons, maintained in the same room but in separate cages from the index case ...
Krista A. Keller, Laura Adamovicz, Cathy Johnson-Delaney, Karen A. Terio   +3 more
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Diagnostic Insights and Treatment Approaches for Dermatophytosis Affecting Vellus Hair. [PDF]

Dermatol Res Pract
Background: Tinea of vellus hair is a rare condition that is recalcitrant to treatment. It is typically caused by nonanthropophilic dermatophytes. Extant data on this disease remain scarce. Aims/Objectives: This study aimed to delineate the clinical features and treatment outcomes of patients with tinea of vellus hair and to compare the characteristics
Kiratiwongwan R, Leeyaphan C, Jirawattanadon P, Matthapan L, Prasong W, Panyawong C, Bunyaratavej S.   +6 more
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