Superficial fungal infections are most common in tropical and subtropical countries. In this study, 297 suspected superficial fungal infection cases were identified among 15,950 patients screened. The collected samples (skin, nail, and hair) were subjected to direct microscopy with potassium hydroxide and cultured on Sabourauds dextrose agar to identify the fungal species. The prevalence of superficial fungal infection was 27.6% (82/297), dermatophytosis was 75.6% (62/82), and non-dermatophytosis was 24.4% (20/82). Among the isolated dermatophytes, Trichophyton rubrum was the commonest species (79%) and Candida (60%) the commonest non-dermatophytic species. Tinea corporis was the commonest (78%) clinical presentation.

Dermatophytosis is a common dermatological problem encountered in Dermatology outpatient department. It was described as ldquoBread and Butter of dermatologistrdquo. A decade earlier patients were coming for the treatment of Tinea cruris and Tinea corporis to a Dermatologist and a course of antifungal agents were bringing smile and satisfaction to the patient. Today even after the completion of a course of antifungal agents patients are not satisfied and are coming with persistence of lesions and new lesions. Hence a doubt has emerged whether the Dermatophytes have developed resistance to antifungal agents.nbspAim To evaluate the donor deferral rate and reasons for deferral of blood donation in a voluntary blood donation camp. Material and methods This is a cross sectional study conducted in a voluntary blood donation camp held at a Degree College in Davangere. Data regarding reasons for deferral were obtained by examination of individuals who came forward to donate blood and also by the information in the donor questionnaire.Results Seventy four individuals came forward for voluntary blood donation. Donor deferral was highest among women 70.42 and the causes were temporary like low hemoglobin levels 44 and low body weight 42.There were no permanent deferrals.Conclusion This study concludes that donor deferral is common among females and the reason for the same is low hemoglobin level and low body weight.

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