What Is Trichophyton indotineae? Drug-Resistant Ringworm Spreads to 29 Countries | Infection Control Today
Credit: Nsisong Asanga, MBBCh, MPH, FIMC
Drug-resistant Trichophyton indotineae has now been identified in 29 countries. Its resistance to first-line terbinafine, resemblance to other dermatophytes, and expanding global transmission are creating new challenges for diagnosis, treatment, surveillance, and antifungal stewardship.