tailieunhanh - Clinical and species profile of dermatophytosis in tertiary healthcare centre

Dermatophytosis is the major health problem in worldwide. The three genera of dermatophytes are Microsporum, Trichophyton and Epidermophyton. Among them, Trichophyton spp are the predominant ones causing infection and also associated with recurrence and resistance to antifungal therapy. The dermatophytic infections affect all age groups. The primary aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of dermatophytosis in SRM MCH & RC between JAN 2017- JAN 2018. This study also aims to study the trend of infections in the adult and paediatric age groups and to observe whether there is any impact of seasonal variation in the distribution of infections. A total of 345 samples were collected from clinically suspected dermatophytosis. Direct microscopy by KOH and culture on SDA with and without antibiotics, and DTM were done. | Clinical and species profile of dermatophytosis in tertiary healthcare centre