Publication Date
4-25-2017
Keywords
Arthrodermataceae, dermatomycoses, tinea, zoonoses, Candida
Abstract
Fungal infections in humans resulting from human or animal contact are relatively uncommon, but they include a significant proportion of dermatophyte infections. Some of the most commonly encountered diseases of the integument are dermatomycoses. Human or animal contact may be the source of all types of tinea infections, occasional candidal infections, and some other types of superficial or deep fungal infections. This narrative review focuses on the epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of anthropophilic dermatophyte infections primarily found in North America. Other human-acquired and zoonotic fungal infections also are discussed in brief.
Recommended Citation
Baumgardner DJ. Fungal infections from human and animal contact. J Patient Cent Res Rev. 2017;4:78-89. doi: 10.17294/2330-0698.1418
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Bacterial Infections and Mycoses Commons, Infectious Disease Commons, Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases Commons
Submitted
October 10th, 2016
Accepted
February 22nd, 2017