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  "abstract": "Dermatophytosis is a frequent superficial fungal infection, yet data from Argentina remain scarce. In this multicenter study, 127 isolates consecutively collected in 2024 were analyzed using morphology, matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry, internal transcribed spacer sequencing, and a novel multiplex PCR assay for rapid identification. Predominant species included Trichophyton tonsurans, Trichophyton rubrum, and the Trichophyton mentagrophytes complex. Antifungal testing (CLSI M38) revealed interspecies variability: terbinafine was most active, itraconazole showed better efficacy against Microsporum canis, while fluconazole displayed limited activity.",
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    "Sección Microbiología, Laboratorio Central, Hospital Alemán, Buenos Aires, Argentina",
    "Laboratorio de Micología, División Infectología, Hospital de Clínicas José de San Martin, Catedra de Microbiología Clínica, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina"
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      "name": "Natalia Sasoni"
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  "published": "2026-10-01",
  "publisher": "American Society for Microbiology (ASM)",
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  "title": "Dermatophytes in Argentina: species distribution, comparative identification accuracy of conventional and proteomic methods, introduction of a novel molecular identification approach, and antifungal susceptibility profiles",
  "title_text": "Dermatophytes in Argentina: species distribution, comparative identification accuracy of conventional and proteomic methods, introduction of a novel molecular identification approach, and antifungal susceptibility profiles",
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  "venue": "Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy",
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