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Epidemiology of superficial fungal infections

Mahreen Ameen1

  • 1St. John's Institute of Dermatology, Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospitals NHS Trust, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7EH, United Kingdom. mahreenameen@hotmail.com

Clinics in Dermatology
|March 30, 2010
PubMed

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Global fungal skin, hair, and nail infections, primarily caused by dermatophytes, are rising worldwide. Their geographic distribution and patterns are changing due to factors like migration and lifestyle shifts.

Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Dermatology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails are globally prevalent.
  • The incidence of these infections is on the rise worldwide.
  • Dermatophytes are the main pathogens responsible for these infections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss global patterns of dermatophyte infection.
  • To analyze the changing epidemiology of dermatophyte infections.
  • To highlight the variability in geographic distribution of dermatophytes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of global epidemiological data on dermatophytoses.
  • Analysis of factors influencing the spread and patterns of fungal infections.
  • Examination of changes in causative agents and their distribution.

Main Results:

  • Dermatophytoses exhibit variable geographic distribution patterns.
  • Epidemiology is influenced by migration, lifestyle, and socioeconomic factors.
  • Shifting patterns in causative agents are observed globally.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding global dermatophyte infection patterns is crucial.
  • The epidemiology of fungal infections is dynamic and evolving.
  • Factors such as migration and lifestyle significantly impact dermatophytoses trends.

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