Dermatomycoses in the Israeli defense forces-Epidemiological and clinical aspects.

Dermatomycoses, involving skin, hair and nail infections, are among the most frequent human infections with global distribution and may have a public health and economic impact. The causative agents include Dermatophytes, Candida, Malassezia and non-Dermatophyte moulds. High morbidity may be associated with certain variables: age, gender, occupation-such as farming or military service, and climate or environmental conditions.