BACKGROUND Skin infections are the most common infections occurring in developing countries, of which dermatophytosis are of particular concern in tropics. The prevalence of dermatophytic infections varies with different geographic areas and climatic conditions. Hence, identification of aetiological agents is important for diagnosis and treatment as well as for studying epidemiological characteristics in a region. Objectives-1. To isolate and identify the dermatophytes infecting skin. 2. To compare two different culture media, namely Sabouraud's Dextrose Agar (SDA), Hi-Media Laboratories, Mumbai) with Actidione and Dermatophyte Test Medium (DTM, Hi-Media Laboratories).

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