A Globally Emerging Fungus Causing Dermatophytosis

About this episode

This episode reviews emerging Trichophyton species causing dermatophytosis and discusses concerns regarding sexual transmission and antifungal resistance.

Trichophyton species are fungi that can cause dermatophytosis also known as ringworm or tinea. This episode reviews four papers about an emerging Trichophyton in which sexual transmission has been reported and antifungal resistance might be a concern. View episode transcript and references at www.std.uw.edu. This podcast is dedicated to an STD [sexually transmitted disease] review for health care professionals who are interested in remaining up-to-date on the diagnosis, management, and preve...

People in this episode

Host: National STD Curriculum

Topics covered

• fungal infections
• dermatophytosis
• Trichophyton
• antifungal resistance
• sexual transmission

Keywords

• Trichophyton
• dermatophytosis
• ringworm
• tinea
• antifungal resistance
• sexual transmission

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National STD Curriculum

Products: Trichophyton

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