Control of Dermatomycoses by Physical, Chemical and Biological Agents.

Abstract

Effects of various physical, chemical and biological agents on arthrospores of Trichophytom mentagrophytes and conditions affecting germination of dermathophytic arthrospores were investigated. The efficacy of glutaraldehyde as a practically useful antidermatophytic agent was tested in a simulated laundry condition and its usefulness for disinfecting clothes contaminated with arthrospores and infective hyphae of T. mentagrophytes was confirmed in simulated laundry tests. Although arthrospores of this dermatophyte were highly resistant to chilling and freezing, they were extremely susceptible to moderate heat (above 50 C) and desiccation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 31, 1977
Accession Number
ADA049089

Entities

People

  • H. J. Blumenthal
  • T. Hashimoto

Organizations

  • Stritch School of Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acids
  • Alcohols
  • Amino Acids
  • Antifungal Agents
  • Aqueous Solutions
  • Biological Factors
  • Carbohydrates
  • Cells
  • Fungi
  • Heat Energy
  • Infection
  • Medical Personnel
  • New Brunswick
  • Organic Acids
  • Peptides
  • Saline Solution
  • Sodium Compounds

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  • Microbial Pathology
  • Military/Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.