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Dermatophytosis corresponds to a broad series of infections, mostly superficial, caused by a group of keratinophilic and keratinolytic filamentous fungi called dermatophytes. These mycoses are currently considered to be a major public health concern worldwide, particularly in developing countries such as those in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Here we compiled and discussed existing epidemiologic data on these infections in the MENA region. Most of the available studies were based on conventional diagnostic strategies and were published before the last taxonomic revision of dermatophytes. This has led to misidentifications, which might have resulted in the underestimation of the real burden of these infections in the MENA countries. Our analysis of the available literature highlights an urgent need for further studies based on reliable diagnostic tools and standard susceptibility testing methods for dermatophytosis, which represents a major challenge for these countries. This is crucial for guiding appropriate interventions and activating antifungal stewardship programs in the future. © 2021 the International Society of Dermatology.

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Marwan Osman, Dalal Kasir, Rayane Rafei, Issmat I Kassem, Mohamad Bachar Ismail, Khaled El Omari, Fouad Dabboussi, Casey Cazer, Nicolas Papon, Jean-Philippe Bouchara, Monzer Hamze. Trends in the epidemiology of dermatophytosis in the Middle East and North Africa region. International journal of dermatology. 2022 Aug;61(8):935-968

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