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The release of biomolecules critically affects all pathogens and their establishment of diseases. For the export of several biomolecules in diverse species, the use of extracellular vesicles (EVs) is considered to represent an alternative transport ...
T. Bitencourt+7 more
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Summary The newer antifungal agents, clotrimazole, miconazole and haloprogin are considered for their efficacy and acceptability, and are compared with other topical agents used for the treatment of dermatophyte infections of the skin.
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Dermatophyte resistance – on the rise
AbstractDermatophytes are group of filamentous fungi which have adapted to living on the skin of humans and other animals. In the last decade, reports have emerged from Asia of new dermatophyte strains showing resistance to the commonly used antifungal agent terbinafine and others.
Ivan R. Bristow, Lovleen Tina Joshi
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Dermatophytes include fungal species that infect humans, as well as those that also infect other animals or only grow in the environment. The dermatophyte species Trichophyton rubrum is a frequent cause of skin infection in immunocompetent individuals ...
G. F. Persinoti+20 more
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New insights in dermatophyte research.
Dermatophyte research has renewed interest because of changing human floras with changing socioeconomic conditions, and because of severe chronic infections in patients with congenital immune disorders.
Y. Gräser+10 more
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Background Dermatophytosis is a disease of major public health problem around the globe causing a considerable morbidity. Objective To study the prevalence of dermatophytosis and the spectrum of fungi implicated in causing the infection.
A. Bitew
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Fungal nail disease (Onychomycosis); Challenges and solutions
Onychomycosis (fungal nail infection) is caused by three groups of fungal pathogens namely dermatophyte molds (DM), non-DM (NDM) and yeasts. It is primarily a cosmetic problem but may induce impact on quality of life.
M. Suchitra Shenoy, M. Manjunath Shenoy
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Importance Terbinafine hydrochloride and griseofulvin are effective oral treatments for dermatophyte infections but have been associated with hepatic and hematologic abnormalities.
D. A. Stolmeier+3 more
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ABSTRACT We hereby present the case of a patient with tinea incognita, who had received treatment with glucocorticosteroids and antibiotics for several months. Further diagnostic testing identified Trichophyton indotineae as the pathogen causing tinea corporis and cruris. The Erg1 gene encoding squalene epoxidase showed wild‐type information; therefore,
Deborah M. Gregersen+4 more
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A clinical and mycological study of dermatophytic infections
Background: Dermatophytoses refer to superficial fungal infection of keratinized tissues caused by keratinophilic dermatophytes. According to observations worldwide, dermatophytoses are the most common of the superficial fungal infections.
KAK Surendran+4 more
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