Abstract:Patients experiencing homelessness (PEH) are a patient group with high levels of morbidity and mortality. PEH have high rates of dermatophyte infections, although the exact incidence and prevalence compared to the general population has not been determined. This study characterizes tinea pedis in homeless individuals across geographic locations and offers recommendations for treatment in low-resource settings. A total of 58 PubMed articles were analyzed with inclusion criteria containing ‘tinea pedis’ and ‘hom… Show more
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