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A TEN-YEAR SURVEY OF Tinea pedis IN THE CENTRAL REGION OF THE RIO GRANDE DO SUL, BRAZIL

Um estudo de dez anos sobre a tinha do pé na região central do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil

Tinea pedis is the most common type of dermatophytosis, but can mimic many cutaneous diseases and tend to be chronic. We present a study of the frequency, epidemiology and clinical aspects of tinea pedis in the central region of Rio Grande do Sul during the period 1988-1997.

Tinea pedis; Frequency; Epidemiology; Clinical aspects


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