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Remarkable Phenotypic Virulence Factors of Microsporum canis and Their Associated Genes: A Systematic Review.
International journal of molecular sciences - 22 Feb 2024
Vite-Garín Tania, Estrada-Cruz Norma Angélica, Hernández-Castro Rigoberto, Fuentes-Venado Claudia Erika, Zarate-Segura Paola Berenice, Frías-De-León María Guadalupe, Martínez-Castillo Macario, Martínez-Herrera Erick, Pinto-Almazán Rodolfo
Abstract excerpt
Microsporum canis is a widely distributed dermatophyte, which is among the main etiological agents of dermatophytosis in humans and domestic animals. This fungus invades, colonizes and nourishes itself on the keratinized tissues of the host through various virulence factors. This review will bring together the known information about the mechanisms, enzymes and their associated genes relevant to the pathogenesis...
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