The etiologic agents of the dermatophytoses (ringworm) are classified in three anamorphic
(asexual or imperfect) genera, Epidermophyton, Microsporum, and Trichophyton. Species …

INTRODUCTION The dermatophytes include species of the genera Epidermophyton,
Microsporum, and Trichophyton. These fungi cause suporficial infections known as …

Dermatophytes are a group of mold fungi which are closely related in physiology and
morphology. They belong to three imperfect genera: Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Ep …

Dermatophytes are a highly specialized group of keratinophilic and keratinolytic filamentous
fungi causing a ringworm disease called dermatophytosis or superficial mycoses. Although …

As might be expected, human infections in rural areas are commonly acquired from
domesticated or wild animals. Such infections usually evoke considerable tissue reaction in …

Dermatophytosis is the infection of keratinized tissues such as hair, nails and the stratum
corneum of the skin by dermatophyte fungi. These fungi are onygenalean anamorphs and …

The burden of fungal infections is not widely appreciated. Although these infections are
responsible for over one million deaths annually, it is estimated that one billion people are …

T. rubrum is especially suited to survive on the skin surface. We have presented data to
show how it accomplishes this. We will now combine these data with our own thoughts to …

Present day concepts of the dermatophytes. Cookies on CAB Direct Like most websites we use
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Dermatophytes can survive solely on outer cornified layers of the skin. The ability of certain
fungi to adhere to particular host arises from numerous mechanisms and host factors …