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Recognition of Antifungal-Resistant Dermatophytosis by Infectious Diseases Specialists, United States.

Jeremy A W GoldKaitlin BenedictShawn R LockhartCaitlyn LutfyMeghan LymanDallas J SmithPhilip M PolgreenSusan E Beekmann
Published in: Emerging infectious diseases (2024)
Antifungal-resistant dermatophyte infections have recently emerged as a global public health concern. A survey of US infectious diseases specialists found that only 65% had heard of this issue and just 39% knew how to obtain testing to determine resistance. Increased clinician awareness and access to testing for antifungal-resistant dermatophytosis are needed.
Keyphrases
  • infectious diseases
  • candida albicans
  • public health
  • global health