Epidemiology of superficial fungal infections

Abstract Fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails are common worldwide, and their incidence continues to increase. The principal causative agents are dermatophytes, and their geographic distribution is variable. This is reflected in the differing patterns of dermatophytoses seen in different p...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Clinics in dermatology 2010-03, Vol.28 (2), p.197-201
1. Verfasser:	Ameen, Mahreen, MD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Dermatology Dermatomycoses - diagnosis Dermatomycoses - epidemiology Dermatomycoses - prevention & control Developed Countries Developing Countries Global Health Health Behavior Health Status Humans Life Style Primary Prevention - organization & administration Risk Factors
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract Fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails are common worldwide, and their incidence continues to increase. The principal causative agents are dermatophytes, and their geographic distribution is variable. This is reflected in the differing patterns of dermatophytoses seen in different parts of the world. The epidemiology of dermatophyte infection has changed as a result of migration, lifestyle, drug therapy, and socioeconomic conditions. This contribution discusses global patterns of dermatophyte infection and the changing epidemiology of the causative agents.
ISSN:	0738-081X 1879-1131
DOI:	10.1016/j.clindermatol.2009.12.005