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Chapter 22, Problem 2SA
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The causes of difficulties in determining the sources of superficial fungal infection.

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Superficial fungal infections are those in which outer layer of the skin, nails, and hair are affected. The important fungi that cause superficial fungal infections are molds, yeast (Candida, Piedra), and Dermatophytes.

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Modified Mastering Microbiology with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy (5th Edition)

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