The high rates of morbidity and mortality caused by fungal infections are associated with the
current limited antifungal arsenal and the high toxicity of the compounds. Additionally …

Dermatophytoses or tinea refers to superficial fungal infection of keratinized tissues.
Although generally considered easy to treat, recalcitrant infections, presenting as extensive …

Dermatophytes are the aetiological factors of a majority of superficial fungal infections. What
distinguishes them from other pathogenic filamentous fungi is their unique ability to degrade …

Dermatophytes comprise pathogenic fungi that have a high affinity for the keratinized
structures present in nails, skin, and hair, causing superficial infections known as …

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 …

Although fungi do not cause outbreaks or pandemics, the incidence of severe systemic
fungal infections has increased significantly, mainly because of the explosive growth in the …

As micoses cutâneas estão entre as infecções mais comuns em humanos e se tornaram um
importante problema de saúde pública, principalmente por causarem infecções invasivas …

The available antifungal armamentarium consists of only a few drug classes, many limited in
their use by significant toxicities and dangerous drug interactions. Rising opportunistic …

Dermatophytes are prevalent causes of cutaneous mycoses and, unlike many other fungal
pathogens, are able to cause disease in immunocompetent individuals. They infect …

Dermatophytes are the most common cause of fungal infections worldwide, impacting
millions of individuals annually. In the United States alone, this translates into an economic …