Until recently,
superficial dermatophytosis, often known as tinea, was thought to be a simple
skin illness that could be easily treated. There were sporadic outbreaks and
epidemics of superficial dermatophytosis in the past. Due to severe, unusual,
and recalcitrant dermatophytosis, the clinical presentation has recently
changed dramatically. Treating such infections is a significant challenge to
clinicians.
Dermatophytosis is a
superficial fungal infection of keratinized tissue (skin, hair, and nails)
caused by dermatophytes (fungus). It is caused by three dermatophyte genera:
Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, and Microsporum. Traditional laboratory
diagnostic procedures have now been validated by molecular characterisation.
Previously, outbreaks were usually caused by anthropophilic dermatophytes. Many
outbreaks and epidemics are now caused by zoophilic dermatophytes. We need to
be equipped with the means to deal with the current situation, because the
competency of the employees working in state-of-the-art laboratories is
required for effective treatment and epidemiological research. Because
dermatophytosis is of public health importance, an accurate diagnosis, source
of infection, and treatment are critical.
Author(S) Details
Rameshwari Thakur
Shivam Orthocare,
Hamirpur Road, Una, Himachal Pradesh, India and Department of Microbiology,
Muzaffarnagar Medical College, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Avneet Singh Kalsi
Muzaffarnagar Medical College, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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