Article
The genetic basis of dermatophytosis skin infection susceptibility
2024-11-26
Abstract excerpt
Dermatophytosis is an infection caused by fungi that utilize keratinized tissues, such as skin, nails, and hair, as their energy source. This infection commonly presents as red, itchy and ring-like patches on the skin, nail thickening, or hair loss. With ever-increasing case numbers, it has become a significant public health concern estimated to affect 20 % of the world’s population. Despite the high prevalence, t...
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- Literature Corpus work
- e1e0dcce-d8f7-5d24-94b5-702b589db98b
- DOI
- 10.1101/2024.11.25.24317872