Genetic Predictors of Susceptibility to Dermatophytoses.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2017
Identifier
DOI: 10.1007/s11046-016-0046-z
Abstract
Countless observational studies conducted over the last century reveal that dermatophytes infect humans of every age, race, gender, and socioeconomic status with strikingly high rates. The curious disparity in dermatophyte infection patterns observed within and between populations has led countless investigators to explore whether genetics underlie a susceptibility to, or confer protection against, dermatophyte infections. This paper examines the data that offer a link between genetics and dermatophytoses and discusses the underlying mechanisms that support these observations.
Journal Title
Mycopathologia
Volume
182
Issue
1-2
First Page
67
Last Page
76
MeSH Keywords
Genetic Predisposition to Disease; Humans; Tinea
Keywords
Candidiasis; Cutaneous fungal infection; Onychomycosis; Tinea capitis; Tinea pedis
Recommended Citation
Abdel-Rahman SM. Genetic Predictors of Susceptibility to Dermatophytoses. Mycopathologia. 2017;182(1-2):67-76. doi:10.1007/s11046-016-0046-z
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