Control of Dermatomycoses by Physical, Chemical and Biological Agents.

Abstract

The radical cure of dermatomycoses is difficult to achieve despite the extensive use of various chemotherapeutic agents. We now strongly believe that neither radical cure nor the control of ringworm infections in communal life would be possible unless effective methods for killing arthrospores are made available for general use. Weighing these factors carefully we have decided to concentrate our research effort on the following two specific areas: (1) testing of various physical, chemical and biological agents on arthrospores of T. mentagrophytes and (2) elucidating the morphological and physiological basis of arthrospore resistance to various agents. The latter approach is considered important because such studies may provide useful clues to the development of effective arthrosporocidal agents.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 31, 1978
Accession Number
ADA061401

Entities

People

  • H. J. Blumenthal
  • T. Hashimoto

Organizations

  • Stritch School of Medicine

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Carotenoids
  • Cell Membrane
  • Cells
  • Cellular Structures
  • Chemotherapeutic Agents
  • Environment
  • Fungi
  • Infection
  • Medical Personnel
  • Membranes
  • Military Research
  • Observation
  • Pigments
  • Resistance
  • Rodents
  • Wound Infections

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