Dermatophytes

Word DERMATOPHYTES
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Definitions and meanings of "Dermatophytes"

What do we mean by dermatophytes?

Any parasitic fungus (mycosis) that infects the skin (tinea, ringworm, jock itch, athlete's foot).

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The word "dermatophytes" in example sentences

Ringworm (also called dermatophytes) is an extremely contagious fungus that grows on your skin, hair or nails. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Most commonly, a group of fungi called dermatophytes (such as Candida) is responsible for nail fungal infections. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Muh-ha-ha-ha! next: Mr. Know-It-All: Breathing in China, Tattling on eBay, Debunking a Snake Oil Butenafine Hydrochloride This antifungal agent is especially effective against the subset of fungi known as dermatophytes (skin plants! ❋ Unknown (2007)

The causative pathogens of onychomycosis include dermatophytes, candida, and non-dermatophytic molds. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In addition to infections (for example, Candida, dermatophytes, and bacterial infections) and ulcers, there are several specific conditions that may affect diabetics. ❋ Gerry Fitzpatrick (2010)

Hydroxychavicol exhibited inhibitory effect on fungal species of clinical significance, with the MICs ranging from 15.62 to 500 ug/ml for yeasts, 125 to 500 ug/ml for Aspergillus species, and 7.81 to 62.5 ug/ml for dermatophytes where as the MFCs were found to be similar or two fold greater than the MICs. ❋ Intzar Ali (2010)

Moulds are more prevalent in humid, tropical climates and dermatophytes more in mild climates.

Moulds or non-dermatophytes - on the skin and nails (these organisms commonly grow in soil)

Men get infections caused by dermatophytes more often than women do, and women get yeast infections more often than men do.

Toenail fungus also known as onychomycosis is caused by a group of fungus called dermatophytes. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Nail fungal infections are typically caused by a fungus that belongs to a group of fungi called dermatophytes. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Dr. Ghannoum added, "We have observed exciting results from our preclinical work with SDC on various dermatophytes and Candida strains, including the T. mentagrophytes animal study. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Eugenol has been shown to be an effective natural anti fungal against the T. mentagrophytes and M. canis dermatophytes (tinia or ❋ Unknown (2008)

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