Trichophyton indotineae: Epidemiology, antifungal resistance and antifungal stewardship strategies.

ABSTRACT: There has been a recent shift in the epidemiology of superficial fungal infections (tinea, dermatophytosis, dermatomycoses). Trichophyton indotineae is an emerging dermatophyte species of significant global concern for its contagious nature and antifungal drug resistance. This scoping review includes available clinical and laboratory assessments of T. indotineae to provide a comprehensive up-to-date overview of its epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic approaches, antifungal susceptibility patterns, resistance mechanisms and management strategies. We discuss T. indotineae resistance against standard and newer antifungals (terbinafine, griseofulvin and triazoles including fluconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole and posaconazole). In particular, the terbinafine susceptibility pro

SUBMITTER: Gupta AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12723577 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature