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

Abstract

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.

Keywords

• dermatophytosis
• dermatomycoses
• tinea
• Trichophyton
• Trichophyton indotineae
• Trichophyton rubrum