Geographical distribution of the dermatophytes: a review

Philpot, Christine M.

doi:10.1017/s0022172400053663

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“…Such patients are usually in touch with domestic animals which act as the disseminator of zoophilic dermatophytes. These results are in conformity with other studies [4, 5].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 94%

Characteristics of dermatophytoses in Basrah, Iraq

Muhsin

Al-Rubaiy

Al-Duboon

1999

Mycoses

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A total of 1199 clinical specimens were collected from 1144 patients clinically diagnosed as cases of superficial cutaneous mycoses in Basrah (Iraq). The collected specimens were examined for the etiologic agents of dermatophytoses by direct microscopy and culture. A total of 237 isolates representing eight species of dermatophytes as a causative agents of skin and nails infections were isolated. Among the tinea infections, tinea corporis and tinea cruris were the most common types of dermatophytoses revealed in this study.

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“…Such patients are usually in touch with domestic animals which act as the disseminator of zoophilic dermatophytes. These results are in conformity with other studies [4, 5].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 94%

Characteristics of dermatophytoses in Basrah, Iraq

Muhsin

Al-Rubaiy

Al-Duboon

1999

Mycoses

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“…Immunocompromised individuals (e.g. Differences in species prevalency may be related to several factors including movements in population, change in habits and availability of medical facilities [60]. For personal use only.…”

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Tinea capitis

2000

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Tinea capitis is a common dermatophyte infection of the scalp in children. Dermatophytes are classified into three genera; tinea capitis is caused predominantly by Trichophyton or Microsporum species. On the basis of host preference and natural habitat, dermatophytes are also classified as anthropophilic, geophilic and zoophilic. The etiological agents of tinea capitis usually fall in the first and last categories. In North America, tinea capitis is now predominantly due to Trichophyton tonsurans. During the past 100 years the most common North American organism for tinea capitis was initially Microsporum canis followed later by M. audouinii. In other parts of the world the epidemiology varies. Tinea capitis is generally observed in children over the age of 6 years and before puberty, with African Americans being the most affected group. Clinical presentations are seborrheic-like scale, 'black dot' pattern, inflammatory tinea capitis with kerion and tiny pustules in the scalp. The clinical diagnosis should be confirmed by mycological examination. Wood's light examination was of value in diagnosing tinea capitis due to M. canis and M. audouinii; however, it is not helpful in T. tonsurans tinea capitis. Asymptomatic carriers may be a significant reservoir of infection and spread of spores may also involve inanimate objects. Carriers may benefit from shampooing their hair. Treatment of tinea capitis requires an oral antifungal agent. The data from the use of terbinafine, itraconazole and fluconazole are promising and suggest that these agents have an efficacy similar to griseofulvin while shortening the duration of therapy. Both griseofulvin and the newer antimycotics have a favorable adverse-effect profile and are associated with high compliance.

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“…Gugnani [4] attributed the public health problems caused by dermatophytes in Nigeria to the warm humid climate, crowded living and poor sanitary conditions of the majority of the populace, which enhance the spread of the disease. The socioeconomic status and size of the family are also some of the factors that influence the development and spread of fungal skin infections 5–8 …”

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Fungal skin infections among prison inmates in Abakaliki, Nigeria

Oyeka

Eze

2007

Mycoses

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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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Geographical distribution of the dermatophytes: a review

Cited by 65 publications

References 41 publications

Characteristics of dermatophytoses in Basrah, Iraq

Characteristics of dermatophytoses in Basrah, Iraq

Tinea capitis

Fungal skin infections among prison inmates in Abakaliki, Nigeria

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