Superficial Mycoses in Dogs and Cats

Background-Superficial Mycosis, which is the most common fungal infection affecting human beings, includes Dermatophytosis and Dermatomycoses, which are the infections of superficial keratinized layer of skin, nail & hair by Dermatophytes and non Dermatophytic moulds or yeasts respectively. This clinical entity is very common in hot, humid tropical climate of India with prevalence ranging from 30-60% but its precise case magnitude and epidemiology in North eastern India cannot be stated as there are only few studies conducted. So, this study is undertaken to 1) Find the prevalence of Superficial Mycosis in a tertiary health care centre of Southern Assam. 2) Study the clinical profile of the cases 3) Isolate and identify the causative agents of Superficial mycosis. Materials & Method- The study has been conducted on 250 samples from clinically suspected and untreated cases of superficial mycosis from Aug 2017 to Dec 2018. 2 separate sets of samples from edge of skin lesion/nail /hair were collected, of which 1 sample was subjected to direct microscopy with (10-40) % KOH and the other part was subjected to 2 sets of fungal culture in SDA tubes at 25°C and 37°C & followed for 3 weeks. In Culture positive cases, fungal identification was based on colony morphology, pigment production & LPCB mount. For confirmation of isolates, Slide Culture and biochemical tests were done. Result-Out of total 250 samples,115 samples (46%) showed presence of fungal elements in KOH examination, of which 73 were culture positive and of the KOH negative samples 10 samples were culture positive, thus making the prevalence 33.2% (83/250). Clinically, Tinea corporis was the most common form of both superficial mycosis & Dermatophytosis and Pityriasis Versicolor has been found the most common Dermatomycosis. Males(21-50yrs) were affected by superficial mycosis more than Females(16-30yr). Trichophyton mentagrophyte was the mostly isolated agent causing superficial mycosis. Keywords: Superficial mycoses, prevalence, Assam, Slide Culture, Urease.

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Update on therapy for superficial mycoses: review article part I

Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia ◽

10.1590/abd1806-4841.20131996 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 88 (5) ◽

pp. 764-774 ◽

Cited By ~ 25

Author(s):

Maria Fernanda Reis Gavazzoni Dias ◽

Maria Victoria Pinto Quaresma-Santos ◽

Fred Bernardes-Filho ◽

Adriana Gutstein da Fonseca Amorim ◽

Regina Casz Schechtman ◽

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Keyword(s):

Side Effects ◽

Drug Interactions ◽

Fungal Infections ◽

Review Article ◽

Practical Approach ◽

Superficial Mycoses ◽

World Markets ◽

The World ◽

The Right ◽

Therapeutic Alternatives

Superficial fungal infections of the hair, skin and nails are a major cause of morbidity in the world. Choosing the right treatment is not always simple because of the possibility of drug interactions and side effects. The first part of the article discusses the main treatments for superficial mycoses - keratophytoses, dermatophytosis, candidiasis, with a practical approach to the most commonly-used topical and systemic drugs , referring also to their dosage and duration of use. Promising new, antifungal therapeutic alternatives are also highlighted, as well as available options on the Brazilian and world markets.

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Superficial Mycoses in Menopausal Age Women: 21 years' Experience

Medical Mycology Open Access ◽

10.21767/2471-8521.100015 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Arenas R ◽

Guevara Cervantes Javier F

Keyword(s):

Superficial Mycoses

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Superficial mycosis profile in the Tertiary Hospital Dr. Moh. Hoesin Palembang: retrospective research

Jurnal RSMH Palembang ◽

10.37275/jrp.v1i1.5 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 31-40

Author(s):

Desi Harnis ◽

Rusmawardiana ◽

, Fifa Argentina

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

High Temperature ◽

Medical Records ◽

Trichophyton Rubrum ◽

Tertiary Hospital ◽

Microsporum Canis ◽

Superficial Mycoses ◽

Superficial Mycosis ◽

Temperature And Humidity ◽

Unskilled Workers

Background Superficial mycoses is a fungal infection of the skin, nails and hair thatcaused by dematophytes, yeast and mold. Superficial mycoses infections are commonlyfound in high temperature and humidity area such as Indonesia. Palembang is one ofregions in Indonesia has a high temperature and humidity, considered the incidenceof this disease is high. A retrospective study of new cases of superficial mycoses, datataken from medical records and register book at Policlinic of Dermatology andVenereology Dr. Moh. Hoesin Palembang during 5 years from January 2014-December2018. There were 1,236 (17.1%) new cases of superficial mycoses. Incidence ofsuperficial mycoses varies with range 6.9%-23%. The most common superficialmycoses is dermatophytes (38,3%). Microsporum canis, Trichophyton rubrum danTricophyton hmentagrophytes are frequent isolates in this study. The most age groupis 36-45 years (17.6%) with male more than female. Superficial mycoses are often foundin students (26.9%), followed by unskilled workers (20.8%). Of the 1,236 new cases,125 patients had comorbidities, such as malignancy 21 (16.8%) patients,cerebrovascular disease and diabetes mellitus each 16 patients (7.4%). Inguinal andabdomen are the most commonly infected regions. 656 (53.1%) patients was giventopical antifungal. The most common topical antifungal was ketoconazole 2% cream(62%) and systemic antifungal was itraconazole (55,3%).Conclusion: Cases ofsuperficial mycoses, especially dermatophytosis and Malassezia were still commonlyfound, especially in Palembang.

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