Approximately 60% of all human pathogens and 75% of emerging infectious diseases are
zoonotic (of animal origin). Camel zoonotic diseases can be encountered in all camel …

Infections caused by dermatophytes are a global problem and a major public health burden
in the world today. In Africa, especially in the northern geographical zone, dermatophytic …

Tinea capitis is a fungi infection of the scalp that disproportionately affects children in rural
and underserved communities in Nigeria. A case-control study was conducted to identify the …

Dermatophytes are associated with superficial infections in humans worldwide. The aim of
the present study was to determine the species distribution and susceptibility patterns of …

Background Dermatophytes are group of fungi that cause superficial infections via enzymes
that degrade keratin in human skin. Several factors, including climate, gender, age, lifestyle …

Dermatophyte infections are a global health problem but neglected in Uganda. This work
aimed at determining prevalence of dermatophytosis and antifungal activity of ethanolic …

Aims Recent molecular methods for diagnosis of superficial mycoses have determined the
need for a rapid and easy method of extracting DNA. The aim of study was to determine …

Keratinophilic fungi are morphologically and physiologically allied molds that produce the
keratinase enzyme which degrades the keratin materials in or on the soil. Fifty soil samples …

The hospital area is an important component of the urban ecosystem and a densely
populated place. Hospital garden soil may act as a potential pool of keratinophilic taxa …

Purpose Keratinous wastes are the solid environmental pollutant generated from poultry
farms, slaughterhouses and barber's shops. The aim of the present study is the degradation …