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Human and Zoonotic Dermatophytoses: Epidemiological Aspects
1Sackler School of Medicine, Department of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Frontiers in Microbiology
|August 23, 2021
Summary
Dermatophyte infections are evolving due to factors like climate, migration, and human-animal interactions. Understanding these epidemiological shifts is crucial for effective prevention and treatment of fungal mycoses.
Area of Science:
- Mycology
- Epidemiology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Dermatophytes are keratinase-producing molds traditionally classified into three genera, now expanded to nine.
- They are common causes of human and animal fungal infections (mycoses).
- Epidemiology is influenced by evolutionary factors (host preference) and shorter-term environmental and social changes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and summarize factors that have altered dermatophyte epidemiology in recent decades.
- To provide an overview of current developments in dermatophytoses epidemiology.
Main Methods:
- This is a review article.
- It synthesizes existing literature on factors influencing dermatophyte epidemiology.
Main Results:
- Geographic, climatic, demographic (age, gender), migration, socio-economic, and lifestyle factors impact dermatophyte epidemiology.
- Changes in human interaction with animals (pets, farm, wild) are significant.
- Example: *Trichophyton tonsurans* spread globally, becoming a major cause of tinea capitis in new regions.
Conclusions:
- Understanding evolving dermatophyte epidemiology is vital for prevention and treatment strategies.
- Continuous assessment of epidemiological changes is necessary due to ongoing shifts.
- This review offers a current overview of these dynamic epidemiological trends.
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