Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (5th Edition)
Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (5th Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780134477206
Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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The reason why the terms ringworm and dermatophytosis are inaccurate choices for superficial fungal infections.

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Mycoses refer to the fungal diseases that are traditionally classified on the basis of affected locations. These mycoses can be classified as cutaneous, superficial, systemic and subcutaneous. The fungus that causes this infection is opportunistic in nature.

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Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (5th Edition)

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