Epidemiological and Etiological Study of Foot Mycosis in Tunisia

Fékih, N. El; Belghith, I.; Trabelsi, Sonia; Skhiri-Aounallah, H.; Khaled, S.; Fazaa, B.

doi:10.1016/j.adengl.2012.08.020

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“…In contrast to studies concerning children, which were primarily conducted on populations of schoolchildren, the epidemiology of dermatophytosis among adults focused on patients of any age attending various healthcare facilities (such as university hospitals, dermatology departments, microbiology departments, dermatology clinics at medical center, or army hospitals) and in inmates. Adult-based studies concerned cases in West Africa, 12,22,23,28,34,36,38,40,45,55,57,58 North Africa, 35,[48][49][50][51][52]61,[63][64][65][69][70][71][72][75][76][77]79,106 Central Africa, 29,92 East Africa, 32,102 and southern African countries. 103,104 Some reports, regarding patients cared for in various healthcare facilities in West Africa, highlighted a higher prevalence of dermatophytosis in adults than in children.…”

Section: Dermatophytoses In African Adultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…40 Numerous dermatophytosis cases have been reported in North African adults attending various health care facilities, particularly dermatology departments. 35,50,51,63,72 In Egypt, a study found a relatively low prevalence (2%) of dermatophytes isolated from skin lesions in Egyptian adults of at least 55 years of age. 77 However, these estimations are impacted by a selection bias, as patients who are referred to tertiary healthcare facilities are unlikely to be representative of the general population.…”

Section: Dermatophytoses In African Adultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…63,71,[73][74][75]79 A consistent body of evidence highlights T. rubrum as the most frequent species involved foot mycosis in North African adults. 31,35,50,51,63,66,67,72,73,75,77,79 In Egypt, T. violaceum was the common fungal species (56.9%) isolated from adult cases of tinea capitis (Table 1; Fig. 2).…”

Section: Studies Including Both Adults and Children In Westmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For instance, older age and family history of mycosis were associated with an increased risk of foot mycosis in a retrospective study of 148 patients in Sfax, Tunisia. 50 Likewise, in Cameroon, a study was conducted including 590 patients aged 16 to 83 years in a dermatological unit in Yaoundé and a volunteer service in Douala, of which the majority of the 9% patients diagnosed with onychomycosis were over 50 years of age. 29 While tinea capitis is the most frequent clinical presentation of dermatophytosis in children, tinea corporis is most frequent in West African adults.…”

Section: Age-associated Risk Factorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…63,71,73,75,79 Tinea pedis and onychomycosis are also among the most common fungal diseases in North African adults. 50,63,66 A retrospective study conducted between 1998 and 2007, showed that dermatophytosis was diagnosed in 9,960 (39%) of 25,432 subjects suspected to have superficial mycoses. The most common clinical presentation was onychomycosis (30%), followed by tinea pedis (25%), tinea cruris (22%), tinea corporis (11%), and tinea capitis (10%).…”

Section: Age-associated Risk Factorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Epidemiology of human dermatophytoses in Africa

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In this critical literature review, we summarize the epidemiological trends of dermatophytoses reported in Africa. Our findings clearly emphasize the heavy burden of dermatophytosis in Africa. Tinea capitis is the primary clinical presentation of dermatophytosis in African children throughout the entire African continent. The disease affects more than 20% of school-age children in West Africa, while the prevalence ranges from 10% to more than 70% in other regions of Africa. In African adults, the presence of tinea corporis is the most frequent indicator of dermatophytosis. However, epidemiological studies have been primarily conducted on particular patient groups that are not representative of the general population. We examined dermatophyte species distribution patterns. We observed a predominance of anthropophilic dermatophytes, mainly T. violaceum, in the North and East of Africa and both T. soudanense and M. audouinii in the Western and Central regions of the continent. Interestingly, the zoophilic species, M. canis, has recently emerged in North and East Africa. Optimization of both mycology diagnosis capacities and epidemiological methodology would provide insight into the role that climate and other global aspects of the human environment play in dermatophyte epidemiology. We advocate that using a multisectoral and collaborative strategy would strengthen such future studies.

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Section: Dermatophytoses In African Adultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Dermatophytoses In African Adultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Studies Including Both Adults and Children In Westmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Age-associated Risk Factorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Age-associated Risk Factorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Prevalence and associated factors of tenia pedis among patients with diabetes in Jordan

Ababneh,

Alrauosh,

Abujbara

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Int J Diabetes Dev Ctries

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Epidemiological Characteristics and Risk Factors of Tinea Pedis Disease Among Adults Attending Tikrit Teaching Hospital/ Iraq

Al-Mahmood

2021

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Background: Tinea pedis is one of the commonest skin infections of interdigital toe webspace as well as feet skin and may affect the nail or the hand. It is caused by dermophytes fungi especially Trichophyton species. Direct contact with a contaminated environment or animal is the main mode of transmission. Tinea pedis is more frequent among adults than children and more among those with the previous infection with the disease, diabetes mellites, abnormally increased sweating, and the disease is common among individuals who wear unventilated (occlusive) footwear. Tinea pedis is more often in men than females 2-4 times. Aim of the study: To study the epidemiological characteristics and risk factors of tinea pedis disease. Methods: Descriptive study was conducted on patients attending the dermatology outpatient clinic in Tikrit Teaching Hospital, Tikrit, Iraq. The study was done during the period from 1st November 2018-10th June 2019. The sample included (680) persons. The cases were diagnosed clinically and by a direct microscope. The demographic information of patients was obtained according to a certain design questionnaire. The study was done to reveal the epidemiology of tenia pedis disease among affected patients. Results: The frequency of tinea pedis cases among the study sample was (48/ 680) (7%). It has been documented that there is no significant association as a result of the difference in gender, body weight, positive family history, history, presence of fungal skin disease, and presence of nail trauma. Otherwise, there is a significant association as a result of the presence of the young age group, diabetes mellitus, and history of wearing occlusive shoes. Conclusion: The frequency of tinea pedis disease among the study sample was (7%). There was a significant association between age group and the presence of diabetes mellitus disease and wearing occlusive shoes.

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Epidemiological and Etiological Study of Foot Mycosis in Tunisia

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References 34 publications

Epidemiology of human dermatophytoses in Africa

Epidemiology of human dermatophytoses in Africa

Prevalence and associated factors of tenia pedis among patients with diabetes in Jordan

Epidemiological Characteristics and Risk Factors of Tinea Pedis Disease Among Adults Attending Tikrit Teaching Hospital/ Iraq

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