Saudi Journal of Pathology and Microbiology (SJPM)
Volume-4 | Issue-06 | 470-474
Original Research Article
A Study of Superficial Mycosis in Tertiary Care Center, PDU Medical College Rajkot
Dr. Bhoomi Rathod, Dr. Madhulika Mistry, Krupali Gadhavi, Dr. Y. S. Goswami, Dr. Asha Mandalia
Published : June 25, 2019
Abstract
Aim: To know the seroprevalence of clinical pattern of dermatophytosis (superficial mycosis) with most common fungal
pathogen and association with the occupation in P.D.U. Hospital, Rajkot Gujarat region of the India. Methods: A clinical
and mycological study of superficial mycosis was conducted on 250 cases (135 male and 115 female). Direct microscopy
by KOH mount and culture was undertaken to isolate the fungal pathogen in each case. Results: 225 out of 250 cases
(xxx) were positive by direct microscopy in which 130 (xxx) were positive by culture. The commonest age group
involved was 21-30 years.Ladourer were affected in115 case out of 250(47.6%) Tinea corporis was the most common
clinical presentation and Trichopyton rubrum was the most commonfungal pathogen isolated followed by Trichopyton
mentagrophyte. Conclusion: It was concluded that dermatophytes, are the most common fungal causes of superficial
mycosis.