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A prodrug approach to the use of coumarins as potential therapeutics for superficial mycoses. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2013
Superficial mycoses are fungal infections of the outer layers of the skin, hair and nails that affect 20-25% of the world's population, with increasing incidence.
Derry K Mercer, Jennifer Robertson, Kristine Wright, Lorna Miller, Shane Smith, Colin S Stewart, Deborah A O Neil   +6 more
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Superficial mycoses at the Hospital do Servidor Público Municipal de São Paulo between 2005 and 2011 [PDF]

Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2014
BACKGROUND: Superficial mycoses are fungal infections limited to the outermost layers of the skin. Dermatophytic filamentous fungi and yeasts are the major causative agents of these mycoses.
Nilton Di Chiacchio, Celso Luiz Madeira, Caio Rosa Humaire, Camila Simon Silva, Lucia Helena Gomes Fernandes, Ana Lucia Dos Reis   +5 more
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Clinicomycological Characterization of Superficial Mycoses from a Tertiary Care Hospital in Nepal [PDF]

Dermatology Research and Practice, 2016
Background. Superficial mycosis is a common fungal infection worldwide, mainly caused by dermatophytes. However, the prevalence of species varies geographically. In addition, fungal treatment is best guided according to species isolated.
Sundar Khadka, Jeevan Bahadur Sherchand, Dinesh Binod Pokharel, Bharat Mani Pokhrel, Shyam Kumar Mishra, Subhash Dhital, Basista Rijal   +6 more
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Treatment of superficial mycoses: review - part II [PDF]

Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2013
Superficial fungal infections of the hair, skin and nails are a major cause of morbidity in the world. Choosing the right treatment is not always simple because of the possibility of drug interactions and side effects.
Maria Fernanda Reis Gavazzoni Dias, Fred Bernardes-Filho, Maria Victória Pinto Quaresma-Santos, Adriana Gutstein da Fonseca Amorim, Regina Casz Schechtman, David Rubem Azulay   +5 more
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Retrospective Epidemiological Analyses of 12,976 Culture-Positive Superficial Fungal Infections in Shanghai, East China. [PDF]

Mycoses
ABSTRACT Background Superficial fungal infections (SFIs) are common dermatological conditions, and both domestic and international reports indicate an increasing incidence in recent years. Their prevalence is strongly affected by climate, temperature, humidity and lifestyle, resulting in significant regional variations.
Zheng C, He W, Tan J, Liu X, Wang Y, Li L, Ni L, Yu Q, Yang L.   +8 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Superficial Mycoses

Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin (Periodical of Dermatology and Venerology), 2017
Background: Superficial mycoses were superficial fungal infections caused by fungal or yeast colonization. The prevalence of fungal infection is estimated 20-25% of the world’s population and one of the most common infection in humans.
Fatma Rosida, Evy Ervianti
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Neglected Mycoses in Brazil: A Population-Based Study of Mortality and In-Hospital Mortality Over 25 Years. [PDF]

Mycoses
ABSTRACT Objective To describe the epidemiology, associated factors, spatial distribution, and temporal trends of mortality and in‐hospital mortality related to systemic mycoses in Brazil, 2000–2024. Methods This is a nationwide ecological study combining temporal and spatial analyses using death certificates (DC; underlying and/or associated causes ...
Ferreira AF, Heukelbach J, de Souza EA, Shikanai-Yasuda MA, Damasceno LS, Costa FD, Leitão TDMJS, Kawa H, Ramos AN.   +8 more
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Clinico-mycological study of superficial mycoses and correlation with anti-fungal susceptibility among the Candida isolates in a teaching institution of Western India [PDF]

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
Introduction: Most common superficial fungal infection is caused by dermatophytes, which infects skin, hair, and nail in all age groups. Candida spp. is also a known causative agent for superficial mycoses.
Rimjhim Baranwal, Debapriya Das Choudhury, Milind Ubale, Vaibhavi Nanoty, Vishalakshi Vishwanath   +4 more
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Infrared Spectroscopy as a Promising Tool for Diagnosing and Typing Human Pathogenic Fungi. [PDF]

Mycoses
ABSTRACT Fungal infections are increasingly recognised as a global health challenge, responsible for millions of cases annually and substantial mortality, especially in immunocompromised individuals. Yet, the diagnosis of these infections remains notoriously difficult, often delayed by slow culture‐based methods or hindered by the high cost and ...
Medeiros AGJ, Nascimento ALF, Rossato L, Santos DA, Peres NTA, Neto RGL, Meis JF, Lima KMG, Bastos RW.   +8 more
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Superficial Mycoses Associated with Diaper Dermatitis. [PDF]

Mycopathologia, 2016
Diapers create particular conditions of moisture and friction, and with urine and feces come increased pH and irritating enzymes (lipases and proteases). Fungi can take advantage of all these factors. Candida yeasts, especially C. albicans, are responsible for the most frequent secondary infections and are isolated in more than 80 % of cases.
Bonifaz A, Rojas R, Tirado-Sánchez A, Chávez-López D, Mena C, Calderón L, María PO.   +6 more
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