Dermatophytes are classified as anthropophilic (humans), zoophilic (animals) or geophilic (soil) according to their normal habitat. Anthropophilic dermatophytes are restricted to human hosts …

Nov 23, 2020 · What causes a dermatophyte infection? Dermatophyte infections are caused by dermatophytes; a group of filamentous fungi that require keratin for growth. Keratin is a family …

Dermatophytes are highly infectious fungi that cause superficial infections in keratinized tissues in humans and animals. This group of fungi is defined by their ability to digest keratin and …

Dermatophytoses are fungal infections of the skin and nails caused by several different fungi and classified by the location on the body. Dermatophyte infections are also called ringworm or …

Dec 5, 2025 · Dermatophyte infections are common worldwide, and dermatophytes are the prevailing causes of fungal infection of the skin, hair, and nails [1-3].

Aug 8, 2024 · Dermatophytoses are infections of keratinized tissues affecting the epidermis, hair, and nails, caused by a group of specialized fungi, the dermatophytes. This group includes …

Feb 11, 2025 · Dermatophytes are keratinophilic fungi responsible for the majority of skin and nail infections; they very rarely cause invasive infections.

Apr 27, 2024 · Dermatophytes are a type of fungi that thrive on the skin's keratin, a protein found in the outermost layer of the skin, hair, and nails. These fungi can cause various skin …

Nov 8, 2022 · Dermatophytes are fungal organisms that require keratin for growth. These fungi can cause superficial infections of the hair, skin, and nails. Dermatophytes are spread by …

Apr 3, 2025 · Dermatophytes are fungi that infect keratinized tissue and belong to the Trichophyton (most common), Microsporum, and Epidermophyton genera. The most common …