title: Identifying and treating mycotic skin infections.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To provide physicians and nurses with an overview of mycotic infections and related cutaneous manifestations.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  This continuing-education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in learning how to recognize and treat mycotic skin infections.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  After reading the article and taking the test, the participant will be able to:1. Identify the cause and clinical presentation of mycotic skin infections.2. Identify diagnostic tests used in evaluating patients with mycotic skin infections.3. Identify appropriate treatment options in patients with mycotic skin infections.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Jennifer T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Trent
authors.forename: Robert S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Kirsner
mesh_terms: D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001759:Blastomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003047:Coccidioidomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003453:Cryptococcosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006660:Histoplasmosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010229:Paracoccidioidomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D010808:Physical Examination; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D013174:Sporotrichosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents