Invasive Dermatophytoses: Clinical Presentations, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Durdu, Murat; Ilkit, Mehmet

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“…This indicates that they may break down keratin in its saprophytic condition in vitro and use it as a substrate. Additionally, some of them have the potential to infiltrate tissues in vivo and cause tineas [1,2].…”

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Dermatophytes and ringworm infection

Al-Shimaa Saber Abd-elmegeed,

Heba Saad Abd-elrahman,

Asmaa Ahmed Mohamed

et al. 2024

Int. J. Sci. Res. Arch.

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For both people and animals, superficial fungal infections affecting the keratinized layers of skin and its appendages are usually referred to as "ringworm." All layers of the skin can be penetrated by ringworm fungi, or dermatophytes, although they are usually limited to cornified areas of the skin “stratum corneum”. Dermatophytosis is the name for a medical condition caused by dermatophytes. Virtually, there is no human population free from these mycotic diseases and about 25% of the world population are infected by derrmatophytosis. Three genera, Microsporum, Epidermophyton, and Trichophyton (Fungi Imperfecti) in Hyphomycetes, the anamorphic class of the Deuteromycota, are the causative agents of dermatophytosis. Trichophyton rubrum appears to be the most common causative agent of ringworm infections, followed by Trichophyton interdigitale and Microsporum canis. It is critical to advance our understanding of fungal biology and pathology and to raise public awareness of the importance of these infections by providing accurate epidemiological data. Ecological groupings, pathogenic potential, clinical manifestation and therapy “chemical and natural” for dermatophytosis are reviewed.

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Dermatophytes and ringworm infection

Al-Shimaa Saber Abd-elmegeed,

Heba Saad Abd-elrahman,

Asmaa Ahmed Mohamed

et al. 2024

Int. J. Sci. Res. Arch.

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“…The infection mainly affects the lower extremities, but any body parts can be involved [ 2 , 4 , 5 ]. Mycetoma presents in two forms according to the causative agent; eumycetoma caused by fungal agents and actinomycetoma caused by a group of filamentous bacteria [ 6 – 9 ]. Young adult males are mostly affected by this condition, although all age groups and gender are susceptible [ 10 , 11 ].…”

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Estimating the burden of mycetoma in Sudan for the period 1991–2018 using a model-based geostatistical approach

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Mycetoma is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions favouring arid areas with low humidity and a short rainy season. Sudan is one of the highly endemic countries for mycetoma. Estimating the population at risk and the number of cases is critical for delivering targeted and equitable prevention and treatment services. In this study, we have combined a large dataset of mycetoma cases recorded by the Mycetoma Research Centre (MRC) in Sudan over 28 years (1991–2018) with a collection of environmental and water and hygiene-related datasets in a geostatistical framework to produce estimates of the disease burden across the country. We developed geostatistical models to predict the number of cases of actinomycetoma and eumycetoma in areas considered environmentally suitable for the two mycetoma forms. Then used the raster dataset (gridded map) with the population estimates for 2020 to compute the potentially affected population since 1991. The geostatistical models confirmed this heterogeneous and distinct distribution of the estimated cases of eumycetoma and actinomycetoma across Sudan. For eumycetoma, these higher-risk areas were smaller and scattered across Al Jazirah, Khartoum, White Nile and Sennar states, while for actinomycetoma a higher risk for infection is shown across the rural districts of North and West Kurdufan. Nationally, we estimated 63,825 people (95%CI: 13,693 to 197,369) to have been suffering from mycetoma since 1991 in Sudan,51,541 people (95%CI: 9,893–166,073) with eumycetoma and 12,284 people (95%CI: 3,800–31,296) with actinomycetoma. In conclusion, the risk of mycetoma in Sudan is particularly high in certain restricted areas, but cases are ubiquitous across all states. Both prevention and treatment services are required to address the burden. Such work provides a guide for future control and prevention programs for mycetoma, highly endemic areas are clearly targeted, and resources are directed to areas with high demand.

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Histopathology in the Diagnosis of Tinea Capitis: When to Do, How to Interpret?

Elmas

Durdu

2023

Mycopathologia

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Invasive Dermatophytoses: Clinical Presentations, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Cited by 5 publications

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Dermatophytes and ringworm infection

Dermatophytes and ringworm infection

Estimating the burden of mycetoma in Sudan for the period 1991–2018 using a model-based geostatistical approach

Histopathology in the Diagnosis of Tinea Capitis: When to Do, How to Interpret?

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