Dermatophytes and Dermatophytoses

This book provides a comprehensive overview on the most recent knowledge in dermatophytic infection biology. Topics covered range from taxonomy, biology and genetics of most common skin disease causing fungi over immunology of dermatophytosis to diagnosis and treatment approaches. Furthermore epidemiology of skin diseases caused by pathogenic fungi is discussed. The book is aimed at researchers and advanced students in infection biology, microbiology and dermatology.

Provides an in-depth overview on fungal derived skin infections and associated pathogens

Discusses both theoretical and clinical aspects of dermatophytoses

Presents new antifungal agents to treat dermatophytoses