Identifying and treating mycotic skin infections.
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.
Trent
Jennifer T
JT
Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine, FL, USA.
Kirsner
Robert S
RS
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
D000935:Antifungal Agents