Olisaka F. N

Keratinophilic Fungi Isolated from Soil of School Playgrounds in Abakpa Nike Town, Enugu State, Nigeria

In nature, keratinous substrates are broken down by keratinophilic fungus and a major habitat for this fungus is the soil. Their ability to breakdown keratin contributes to the pathogenicity potential of many of these fungi. Their actions may lead to worsen of respiratory diseases and development of a condition known as dermatomycosis, in both huma...