Common cutaneous dermatophyte infections of the skin and nails

Superficial fungal infections occur in approximately 20% of the population. Dermatophyte infections are mainly caused by organisms from the Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, and Microsporum genera, and should not be confused with infections caused by Candida sp. since management may differ. The diagnosi...

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Main Authors: André Marais, Elzbieta Osuch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2017-07-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4689