Superficial fungal infections. Epidemiologic, clinical and mycologic study over a three year period
El Euch, D.; Ben Ammar, F.; Ben Sassi, M.; Mokni, M.; Mezlini, S.; Abidi, H.; Ben Osman Dhahri, A.
La Tunisie Medicale 84(7): 407-410
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 0041-4131 PMID: 17039730 Document Number: 597329
The object of our study is to release the epidemiological, clinical and mycological characteristics of superficial fugal infections. A retrospective study was carried out during three years (1996-1998). Direct microscopy was positive in 86% cases, the culture in 62% cases. Trichophyton rubrum accounts for 85% of the dermatophytic flora. The superficial fugal infections account for 15% of the reasons for consultation in our service. They would touch according to data's of literature 2 to 13% of the general population. Trichophyton rubrum in accordance with the various series published, is the fungi most frequently insulated with variable rates between 46 and 82% of the superficial fungal infections. Any time, Candida albicans is prevalent on the level of the hands.