Background: Dermatophytosis refers to superficial
fungal infection of keratinized tissue
caused by Dermatophytes. It is more prevalent in tropical and subtropical countries including India where heat and
moisture play an important role in promoting
the growth of these fungi. Dermatophytosis though not life threatening, its severity should not be underestimated as
it can cause great discomfort and at times
cause disability and disfigurement. So laboratory investigations are important for correct diagnosis, management
and minimizing cost. Objective: The
present study was undertaken to know the clinico-mycological profile of dermatophytic infection, prevalence
of various species, the co-relation between
the site of involvement and causative agent and to compare KOH smear positivity with culture positivity.
Design: Prospective observational study.
Methods: Samples from total of 200 clinically
diagnosed cases of dermatophytosis were
subjected to microscopy with 10%KOH, fungal culture on SDA agar and further identification of the
species based on standard tests.
Results: Out of 200 cases, Tinea corporis 89 cases (44.5%) was the
commonest
clinical presentation followed by Tinea cruris. The common
species isolated was
Trichophyton rubrum 86(65.2%) followed by Trichophyton
mentagrophytes
28(21.2%).
Conclusion: The present study gives valuable insight
into the clinical and mycological
pattern of superficial fungal infections in this region as well as shows the importance of mycological examination of
dermatophytosis samples for planning
effective management.
Author (s) Details
G.K. Mangala
Department of Microbiology, J.J.M. Medical College,
Davanagere - 577 004, India.
N.R. Chandrappa
Department of Microbiology, J.J.M. Medical College,
Davanagere - 577 004, India.
V. Vijayanath
Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, S.S. Institute of Medical
Sciences & Research Centre, Davangere - 577 005, India.
Please see the link :-
https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/rpmab/v3/265
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