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 …

Dermatophytoses (ringworms) are among the most frequent skin infections and are a highly
prevalent cause of human disease worldwide. Despite the incidence of these superficial …

Abstract The genera Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton include filamentous
fungi that cause dermatophytosis, a superficial infection of the skin, stratum corneum, nail …

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

Introduction There is an epidemic emergence of increased resistance in dermatophytes with
to antifungal drugs with ergosterol1 (Erg1) and Erg11 mutations to terbinafine and azoles …

Antibiotics in the environment are a concern due to their potential to harm humans and
interrupt ecosystems. Sulfathiazole (STZ), a sulfonamide antibiotic, is commonly used in …

Dermatophytosis is a common superficial infection caused by dermatophytes, a group of
pathogenic keratinophilic fungi. Apart from invasion against skin barrier, host immune …