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Dermatophytosis a worldwide contiguous fungal infection: Growing challenge and few solutions

Biomedical and Biotechnology Research Journal (BBRJ), 2020
Dermatophytes are filamentous fungi that survive on keratinous materials. There is a broad prevalence of dermatophytes infection among the world. Dermatophytosis is the disease that mainly caused by different species of dermatophytes within the cutaneous
F. AL-Khikani
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Molecular Identification and Antifungal Susceptibility Patterns of Dermatophytes Isolated from Companion Animals with Clinical Symptoms of Dermatophytosis

Journal of Veterinary Research, 2021
Introduction Dermatophytosis is a common skin disease in cats and dogs caused by Microsporum and Trichophyton fungi. Species identification and knowledge of their antifungal susceptibility are therapeutically and epidemiologically important.
F. Katiraee, Yasaman Kouchak Kosari, M. Soltani, H. Shokri, Mohammad Hassan Minooieanhaghighi   +4 more
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Higher Body Mass Index Is a Causal Risk Factor for Skin Infections: A Mendelian Randomisation Study Using UK Biobank and FinnGen

Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims Infections remain a leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally. We aimed to evaluate the potential causal role of higher BMI on common bacterial, viral and fungal infections using Mendelian randomisation (MR). Material and Methods In UK Biobank (N = 502 131, N = 230 542 with linked GP records), we tested observational associations ...
Rhian Hopkins, Ethan de Villiers, Michael N. Weedon, Beverley M. Shields, John M. Dennis, Andrew P. McGovern, Harry D. Green   +6 more
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Mycological Profile and Associated Factors Among Patients with Dermatophytosis in Astana, Kazakhstan

Journal of Fungi
Dermatophytosis, also known as Tinea infection, remains a significant interdisciplinary concern worldwide. This dermatophyte infection may be more serious in individuals with underlying somatic diseases, immunodeficiencies, endocrine disorders, or ...
Alma Aimoldina, Ainura Smagulova, Gulnar Batpenova, Nellie Konnikov, Togzhan Algazina, Zulfiya Jetpisbayeva, Dinara Azanbayeva, Darkhan Amantayev, Vladimir Kiyan   +8 more
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Invasive dermatophytosis mimicking vasculitis

Medical Mycology Case Reports, 2019
We report a case of invasive dermatophytosis mimicking vasculitis. A patient consulted the Department of Dermatology, Zealand University Hospital, Roskilde, Denmark for the assessment of violaceous/erythematous lesions thought to be vasculitis.
Dorra Bouazzi, Susanne Fabricius, Gregor BE. Jemec, Ditte Marie Lindhardt Saunte   +3 more
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Comparison of Efficacy and Safety between Super-bioavailable Itraconazole and Conventional Itraconazole in the Treatment of Tinea Infection of Glabrous Skin – A Randomised Observer-blinded Pilot Study

Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2023
Itraconazole is now being used as the first line drug for dermatophytosis. Complete clinical and mycological cure are not achieved in some cases. The Super Bioavailable (SB) formulation is being marketed as a better formulation of drug in terms of ...
Liza Mohapatra, Nibedita Dixit, Ishan Agrawal, Bikash Ranjan Kar, Bhabani S.T.P. Singh   +4 more
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Isolation of keratinophilic fungi and aerobic actinomycetes from park soils in Gorgan, North of Iran [PDF]

, 2013
Background: Keratinophilic fungi are a group of fungi that colonize in various keratinous substrates and degrade them to the components with low molecular weight.
Abbasi Nejat, Z., Amini, A., Hanaf, P., Kohsar, F., Malek, E., Mohammadi, R., Moosazadeh, M., Niknejad, F.   +7 more
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Deep and disseminated dermatophytosis in immunocompromised populations—A systematic review

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, EarlyView.
Dermatophyte infections of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue (i.e. deep dermatophytosis)—associated with secondary complications including pseudomycetoma and systemic dissemination—affect vulnerable populations with primary or acquired immunodeficiencies.
Aditya K. Gupta, Tong Wang, Susmita, Ditte Marie L. Saunte, Roderick Hay, Vincent Piguet   +5 more
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The Incidence and Characteristics of Dermatophytosis in Boarding School Students in Bandar Sei-Kijang, Pelalawan, Riau Province, Indonesia

Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin (Periodical of Dermatology and Venerology)
Background: Indonesia is a tropical country with high humidity and temperatures, making dermatophytosis a persistent health issue. Dermatophytoses are superficial mycoses caused by dermatophytes affecting the skin, hair, and nails.
Esy Maryanti, Inayah, Enny Lestari, Ade Wirdayanto, Syafira Nihla Namira, Robiatul Adawiyah   +5 more
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Profile of Microorganisms Attributable to Dermatophytosis among Patients at Sultan Agung Islamic Hospital, Semarang [PDF]

, 2018
Background: Dermatophytosis, also known as ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin. Typically the skin disease results in a red, itchy, scaly, circular rash. Hair loss may occur in the area affected.
K, H. W. (Hesti ), Masfiyah, M. (Masfiyah), Rahayu, R. (Rahayu)   +2 more
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