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Dermatophytes that infect animals and humans.
1Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, California 94305.
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|October 1, 1988
Summary
Occupational exposure to dermatophytes is common. These fungal infections can spread between animals and humans in various ways, with Microsporum and Trichophyton being the most frequent culprits.
Area of Science:
- Medical Mycology
- Occupational Health
- Veterinary Dermatology
Background:
- Dermatophytes are fungi that cause superficial infections in humans and animals.
- Certain occupations increase the risk of exposure to dermatophyte pathogens.
- Transmission cycles involve animal-to-animal, animal-to-human, human-to-human, and human-to-animal routes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight occupations with high dermatophyte exposure risks.
- To discuss the transmission dynamics of dermatophytosis.
- To review common dermatophyte species affecting animals and humans.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on occupational exposure to dermatophytes.
- Analysis of transmission patterns of fungal infections.
- Focus on prevalent Microsporum and Trichophyton species.
Main Results:
- Identification of various occupations posing dermatophyte exposure risks.
- Elucidation of the cyclic transmission of dermatophytosis.
- Emphasis on Microsporum and Trichophyton as key zoonotic species.
Conclusions:
- Occupational settings are significant for dermatophyte transmission.
- Understanding transmission cycles is crucial for prevention.
- Microsporum and Trichophyton require attention in both human and veterinary medicine.