Superficial Fungal Skin Diseases
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Epidemiology and prevalence of superficial fungal infections among dormitory students in Tehran, Iran
Superficial fungal infections are one of the most prevalent skin diseases worldwide.According to clinical reports, dermatophytosis has been the most prevalent form ofsuperficial infections. It is well documented that the epidemiology of skin infectionsmight change over time. The aim of this study was to evaluate the epidemiology andprevalence of superficial fungal infections in dormitory studen...
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