PATHOGENESIS OF DERMATOPHYTOSES

Dermatophytes can survive solely on outer cornified layers of the skin. The ability of certain fungi to adhere to particular host arises from numerous mechanisms and host factors, including the ability to adapt to the human body. Natural infection is acquired by the deposition of viable arthrospores...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Tainwala, Ram, Sharma, YK
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Medknow Publications 2011
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3132899/