Foot infections due to<i>Hendersonula toruloidea</i>and<i>Scytalidium hyalinum</i>in coal miners

Gugnani, H. C.; Oyeka, C. A.

doi:10.1080/02681218980000231

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“…Transmissibility of fungal infections among family members has extensively been reported in Nigeria [7,13] and supports the findings of this study where higher rate of infection was reported among families living in crowded accommodation ( = 0.0028), those that shared facilities ( = 0.000) and those that kept pets/domestic animals ( = 0.001). These facilities and animals can act as reservoir of fungi/spores through which infection can easily be transferred to farmers.…”

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“…Fungal infections caused by dermatophyte and nondermatophyte molds had been extensively reported to be a public health problem in Nigeria and all over the world [13][14][15]. This, however, cannot still be overemphasized as the contagious nature among animal communities; high cost of treatment, difficulty of control, and the public health consequences 2 Journal of Mycology explain their great importance [16].…”

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Cutaneous Mycoses among Rice Farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria

Ekwealor

Oyeka

2013

Journal of Mycology

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Rice grain is one of the world's most important food crops, and its cultivation is a major occupation in Anambra State, Nigeria. These rice farmers are exposed to various agents that predispose them to cutaneous mycoses. The aim of this work was to screen rice farmers for lesions suggestive of cutaneous mycoses and to isolate and identify fungal agents associated with the infection. This survey was carried out between November 2009 and June 2011 in Anambra State, Nigeria. Clinical samples collected from 201 farmers with lesions suggestive of cutaneous mycoses were processed and the organisms identified. Questionnaires were used to obtain other necessary data and were statistically analyzed. Of the 2,580 rice farmers screened, 201 (7.79%) showed positive lesions. Organisms recovered included Microsporum audouinii, Microsporum ferrugineum, Trichophyton megnini, Trichophyton tonsurans, Trichophyton rubrum, Aspergillus terrus, Aspergillus candidus, Aspergillus scleriotorum, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Scopulariopsis sp., Chrysosporium sp., Eupenicillium javanicum, Fusarium sp., Penicillium aculeatum, and Penicillium pinophilum. At the end of this work, onychomycosis was observed to be the most prevalent with nondermatophyte molds now becoming very important agents of cutaneous mycoses among rice farmer.

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Cutaneous Mycoses among Rice Farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria

Ekwealor

Oyeka

2013

Journal of Mycology

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“…According to Ogawe et al [3], the transmission of dermatophytic fungi depends on direct or indirect contact between infected and uninfected hosts, from this study therefore transmission of fungal isolates from previously infected few to many of the inmates. The spread of infection among the inmates is possible through sharing of clothing, foot wears, beddings, etc 14,22 …”

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Fungal skin infections among prison inmates in Abakaliki, Nigeria

Oyeka

Eze

2007

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SummaryOf 402 prison inmates screened for fungal skin lesions, 79 (19.7%) showed skin lesions, which proved mycologically positive by microscopy and culture. Dermatophytes were responsible for skin lesions in 61 (77.2%) of the inmates, while non-dermatophytes accounted for 18 (22.8%) of the lesions. The dermatophytes recovered were mostly anthropophilic and included Trichophyton rubrum 33 (41.8%); T. mentagrophytes var. interdigitale 3 (3.8%); T. tonsurans 3 (3.8%); T. violaceum 2 (2.5%); Epidermophyton floccosum 10 (12.7%). A zoophilic dermatophyte, Microsporum canis, was recovered from 10 (12.7%) cases. The non-dermatophytes were Candida albicans 15 (19%) and Candida spp. 3 (3.8%). Trichophyton rubrum was the most frequently recovered dermatophyte (41.8%) and caused infections in a variety of sites. The groin was the most common site of infection being infected in 50% of the cases by both the dermatophytes and non-dermatophytes. Younger inmates (17-24 years) recorded the highest prevalence of infection (45.6%). Newer inmates (>2 years) were found to be more infected than older ones.

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“…Neoscytalidium dimidiatum causes superficial, cutaneous, and ungual infections in humans in tropical climate zones (Gentles and Evans 1970), and is now known to be a common pathogen causing onychomycosis and tinea pedis (Gugnani et al 1989;Lacaz et al 1999;Padin et al 2005;Ungpakorn 2005). The species is found in the soil and vegetation, and causes diseases of deciduous trees.…”

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confidence: 99%