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Definition of dermatophyte in English: dermatophytenoun ˈdəːmətə(ʊ)fʌɪtdərˈmatəˌfīt A pathogenic fungus that grows on skin, mucous membranes, hair, nails, feathers, and other body surfaces, causing ringworm and related diseases. Trichophyton and other genera, subdivision Deuteromycotina Example sentencesExamples - Like itraconazole, fluconazole is active against common dermatophytes, Candida species and some nondermatophytic molds.
- This broad-spectrum agent is effective against dermatophytes, yeasts, and some bacteria.
- They are caused by fungi called dermatophytes that live on skin, hair, and nails and thrive in warm, moist areas.
- Diagnostic tests may include skin scrapings, hair combings, a dermatophyte culture, blood work, and skin biopsies.
- In some studies, up to 30 percent of patients with interdigital erythrasma have been found to have a coexisting dermatophyte or Candida albicans infection, usually noted in the third and fourth interspaces.
Definition of dermatophyte in US English: dermatophytenoundərˈmatəˌfīt A pathogenic fungus that grows on skin, mucous membranes, hair, nails, feathers, and other body surfaces, causing ringworm and related diseases. Trichophyton and other genera, subdivision Deuteromycotina Example sentencesExamples - In some studies, up to 30 percent of patients with interdigital erythrasma have been found to have a coexisting dermatophyte or Candida albicans infection, usually noted in the third and fourth interspaces.
- This broad-spectrum agent is effective against dermatophytes, yeasts, and some bacteria.
- Diagnostic tests may include skin scrapings, hair combings, a dermatophyte culture, blood work, and skin biopsies.
- They are caused by fungi called dermatophytes that live on skin, hair, and nails and thrive in warm, moist areas.
- Like itraconazole, fluconazole is active against common dermatophytes, Candida species and some nondermatophytic molds.
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