A study of dermatophytosis in South West of Iran (Ahwaz)

Abstract

Two hundred and seventy nine patients suspected of having fungal lesions were examined. Skin scrapping, hair samples and nail clippings were collected from patients. Direct and culture examinations were performed for all samples. About 115 cases of examined subjects had dermatophytosis. Dermatophytosis occurred mainly in adults males (20-29 years). Tinea cruris (24.3%) was the most common type of dermatophytosis followed by tinea pedis (16.5%), tinea corporis (14.8%), tinea ungium (13%), tinea capitis (11.3%), tinea faciei (11.3%), tinea manuum (7%) and tinea barbae (1.7%). Trichophyton mentagrophytes was the most prevalent species followed by Epidermophyton floccosum.

Prevalence of Dermatophytic Infection and Detection of Dermatophytes by Microscopic and Culture Methods

“…This finding is in accordance with the results of other researchers. 20,22 But the disease occurs in all ages and is common in young adults of both sexes. Overall, many factors such as weather conditions, occupation, social class, living environment and frequency of travel are implicated in dermatophytic infections.…”

“…Many studies have investigated the prevalence of dermatophytosis in different regions of the world including Bangladesh. [10][11][12][13] The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of dermatophytic infections and diagnosis by microscopy and culture methods in Gazipur, Bangladesh.…”

Genotyping and Molecular Characterization of Dermatophytes Isolates Collected from Clinical Samples

“…In our study; Frequency of dermatophytosis was more prevalent in men (64.0%) than women (36.0%). The high prevalence in males has been reported in several reports [25][26][27]. It may be due to occupational contact in males as they more involved in outdoor activities.…”

Distribution and Prevalence of Dermatophytes in Semi-Arid Region of India

“…The dermatophytes are mainly covered with infections to a single part of the body. Tinea capitis presents a significant endemic problem mainly in school children in the world [75]. The disease arises with settling separately on the skin, hairs, and nails in living beings [76] [77].…”

“…The disease arises with settling separately on the skin, hairs, and nails in living beings [76] [77]. Tinea is the allusion of mycosis which presents as a considerable widespread problem generally in school children [75]. Among all Tinea implement, Tinea pedis is a universal infection, monitored in one in five adults.…”