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Fungal nail disease (Onychomycosis); Challenges and solutions

open access: yesArchives of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2014
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
doaj   +1 more source

Comparative sensitivity of Trichophyton and Aspergillus conidia to inactivation by violet-blue light exposure [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
The objective of this paper was to investigate the use of 405 nm light for inhibiting the growth of selected species of dermatophytic and saprophytic fungi.
Anderson, John G.   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Sexual Reproduction in Dermatophytes [PDF]

open access: yesMycopathologia, 2016
Sexual reproduction is a rich source of genetic variation and commonly observed among fungi. Basically two different modes of sexual reproduction are observed in fungi, namely heterothallism where two compatible mating types are required to undergo mating and homothallism in which the organism is self-fertile.
Banu Metin, Joseph Heitman
openaire   +2 more sources

A clinical and mycological study of dermatophytic infections

open access: yesIndian Journal of Dermatology, 2014
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
doaj   +1 more source

Infection Risk From Humans and Animals in the Anatomy Laboratory: A Scoping Review

open access: yesClinical Anatomy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Whole‐body dissection is a cornerstone of anatomy education. During and following the COVID‐19 pandemic, exposure to infectious agents and other risks of dissection were highlighted. To identify potential risks, one must have the data outlining these risks in specific situations.
Margaret A. McNulty, Elizabeth R. Agosto
wiley   +1 more source

Chemical and Biological Properties of Hymenaea courbaril L.: A Review

open access: yesChemistry &Biodiversity, EarlyView.
PRISMA‐style flowchart showing the screening process of studies identified and selected in the review has been added to the attachments. ABSTRACT Hymenaea courbaril L., commonly known as jatobá, is a plant traditionally used by native populations for medicinal purposes, in addition to providing edible fruits and durable wood for construction.
Cicera Alane Coelho Gonçalves   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Potential Activity of Arthrospira platensis as Antioxidant, Cytotoxic and Antifungal against Some Skin Diseases: Topical Cream Application

open access: yesMarine Drugs, 2023
This research evaluated the antifungal effectiveness of Arthrospira platensis ethanol, methanol, ethyl acetate and acetone extracts against the tested pathogenic fungi (Candida albicans, Trichophyton rubrum and Malassezia furfur).
Saly Gheda   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Tinea capitis due to Trichophyton tonsurans in a Maltese patient [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
We report a case of tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton tonsurans in a 16-year-old male. This appears to be the first documented case of tinea capitis caused by this dermatophyte in a native Maltese patient.peer ...
Baldacchino, Godfrey   +3 more
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Whole-Genome Analysis Illustrates Global Clonal Population Structure of the Ubiquitous Dermatophyte Pathogen Trichophyton rubrum

open access: yesGenetics, 2018
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
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The Rare Presentation of Deep Dermatophytosis‐Trichophyton in an Immunosuppressed Patient

open access: yesJEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Dermatophytes typically cause superficial skin infections characterized by an active border. However, they can present atypically invading deeper in immunocompromised patients. We present a case of a 72‐year‐old woman with bullous pemphigoid who had received oral prednisolone for 3 months and developed umbilicated papules.
Jidapa Triwatcharikorn   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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