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[Dermatomycoses].

M Skorepová
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The author summarizes basic knowledge on the aetiology and pathogenesis of dermatomycoses and the most frequently encountered clinical pictures. The main principles of therapy, prophylaxis and prevention of mycoses are mentioned. The article concentrates also on problems encountered during examination and treatment, and tries to argue against some mycological myths.

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M Skorepová. 1999-03-15. [Dermatomycoses].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10510529/

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