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Dermatophyte Virulence Factors : Identifying and Analyzing Genes That May Contribute to Chronic or Acute Skin Infections
Joint Authors
White, Theodore C.
Achterman, Rebecca Rashid
Source
International Journal of Microbiology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Abstract EN
Dermatophytes are prevalent causes of cutaneous mycoses and, unlike many other fungal pathogens, are able to cause disease in immunocompetent individuals.
They infect keratinized tissue such as skin, hair, and nails, resulting in tinea infections, including ringworm.
Little is known about the molecular mechanisms that underlie the ability of these organisms to establish and maintain infection.
The recent availability of genome sequence information and improved genetic manipulation have enabled researchers to begin to identify and study the role of virulence factors of dermatophytes.
This paper will summarize our current understanding of dermatophyte virulence factors and discuss future directions for identifying and testing virulence factors.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Achterman, Rebecca Rashid& White, Theodore C.. 2011. Dermatophyte Virulence Factors : Identifying and Analyzing Genes That May Contribute to Chronic or Acute Skin Infections. International Journal of Microbiology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465610
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Achterman, Rebecca Rashid& White, Theodore C.. Dermatophyte Virulence Factors : Identifying and Analyzing Genes That May Contribute to Chronic or Acute Skin Infections. International Journal of Microbiology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465610
American Medical Association (AMA)
Achterman, Rebecca Rashid& White, Theodore C.. Dermatophyte Virulence Factors : Identifying and Analyzing Genes That May Contribute to Chronic or Acute Skin Infections. International Journal of Microbiology. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465610
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-465610