[Fungi at the beach].
Fungi responsible for dermatomycoses survive in a resting phase inside diverse parts of the environment. Sand in the wet, partly wet and dry portions of the beaches frequently contains dermatophytes, yeasts and moulds. These microorganisms possibly infect skin and nails during summertime.
Szepetiuk
G
G
CHU, France.
Piérard-Franchimont
C
C
Piérard
G E
GE
D001493:Bathing Beaches; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D012988:Soil Microbiology