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Dermatophytes

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Fungi that attack the skin and/or appendages of humans and are characterised by the ability to form keratinases, which enable them to degrade keratin. Dermatophytes penetrate the keratin of epidermis or nails via micro lesions.

For more details see below Dermatophytes (Microbiology)

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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