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Antifungal Resistance in Dermatophytes: Genetic Considerations, Clinical Presentations and Alternative Therapies
18 Nov 2021
Abstract excerpt
Numerous reports describe the emergence of resistance in dermatophytes, especially in T. rubrum and T. mentagrophytes/indotineae strains. We here present a review of the current status of resistance in dermatophytes worldwide. Resistance to terbinafine is mainly discussed, with different mutations found in the squalene epoxidase gene also considered. Resistance to azoles is also approached. Clinical presentations...
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