scholarly journals Tinea: Incidence during Magh Mela

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 993
Author(s):  
Upma Narain ◽  
Ashok Kumar Bajaj ◽  
Arun Kant
Keyword(s):  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Microsporum Canis ◽  
Gram Stain ◽  
Trichophyton Verrucosum ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Scopulariopsis Brevicaulis ◽  
Tinea Versicolor ◽  
Scalp Skin ◽  
Macroscopic Examination ◽  
Ganga Water

Background: Dermatophytosis refer to superficial fungal infection of keratinized tissues caused by keratinophilic dermatophytes. It is common in tropics and may present in epidemic proportions in areas with high rates of humidity.Methods: The retrospective study was carried out from January 2018 to February 2018 at Allahabad. Gram stain, KOH examination and culture were carried out in 300 cases.Results: Out of the 300 suspected cases authors identified, 263 cultures tested positive. The macroscopic examination of the scalp, skin and the nails of these 36 patients further revealed 50.20% Tinea corporis, 17.87% Tinea cruris, 11.02 % Tinea mannum, 8.74% Tinea pedis, 7.99% onychomycosis, 3.42% Tinea versicolor and 0.76% Tinea capitis. Culture examinations revealed 52.47% Trychophyton mentagrophyte, 34.98% Trichyopyton rubrum, 3.80% Trychophyton violaceum, 3.43% Malessesia, 2.28% Scopulariopsis brevicaulis, 1.52% Trichophyton verrucosum, 0.76% Microsporum canis and 0.76% Epidermophyton flucossum.Conclusions: The study concludes that in a short period of Magh Mela authors got a large number of skin patients because of their belief that the holiness Ganga water will cure skin problems by itself. Some of the patients were found infected from the beginning and some gather infections during their stay in the mela period. Therefore, a prompt recognition of skin lesions and the identification of these superficial fungi are required for judicious management.

scholarly journals Occurrence of dermatomycosis (ringworm) due to Trichophyton verrucosumin dairy calves and its spread to animal attendants : case report

1998 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
J.K. Wabacha ◽  
G.K. Gitau ◽  
L.C. Bebora ◽  
C.O. Bwanga ◽  
Z.M. Wamuri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Topical Treatment ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Dairy Calves ◽  
Response To Treatment ◽  
Trichophyton Verrucosum ◽  
Dairy Animals ◽  
Hairless Skin ◽  
Anti Fungal ◽  
Head Neck

Persistent dermatomycosis (ringworm) caused by Trichophyton verrucosum affected 20 dairy calves aged between 3 months and 1 year and housed together. The infection also spread to 2 animal attendants working among the calves. The major clinical lesions observed on the affected calves were extensive alopecia and/or circumscribed thick hairless skin patches affecting the head, neck, flanks and limbs. The observed lesions persisted for more than 17 weeks and most of the calves did not respond to topical treatment with various anti-fungal drugs within the anticipated period of 9 weeks. Two animal attendants developed skin lesions that were circumscribed and itchy and there was good response to treatment following the application of anti-fungal skin ointment. Although ringworm in dairy animals in Kenya has not previously been associated with spread to humans, the potential is evident from this report.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Microsporum canis from Pet Cats in Small Animal Hospitals, Chiang Mai, Thailand

2022 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Vena Chupia ◽  
Jirapat Ninsuwon ◽  
Kakanang Piyarungsri ◽  
Chollada Sodarat ◽  
Worapat Prachasilchai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Small Animal ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Molecular Techniques ◽  
The Body ◽  
Microsporum Canis ◽  
Chiang Mai ◽  
Important Species ◽  
Fungal Identification ◽  
Hair Samples ◽  
Polymerase Chain

Dermatophytosis is a disease caused by dermatophytes, a group of fungi that can cause disease both in humans and animals. The important genera that are pathogenic in animals include Trichophyton and Microsporum. Microsporum canis is an important species because it can cause zoonosis and is commonly found in domestic animals. Cats, which live very close to humans, may expose humans to this pathogen. This research focused on the epidemiology of M. canis found in cats. Hair samples were collected via the Mackenzie technique from cats with and without skin lesions, preliminarily examined with 10% KOH preparation, and cultured for fungal identification. Samples were confirmed with molecular techniques including polymerase chain reaction, gel electrophoresis, and sequencing. Samples were collected from 138 cats located in 93 households, 43 from cats with skin lesions (31.16%) and 95 from cats without skin lesions (68.84%). Eighteen cats with lesions (13.04%) and ten cats without lesions (7.2%) were found to carry M. canis. In eleven of the eighteen cats both with skin lesions and positive for M. canis (61.11%), the pathogen was found both at the site of the lesion and at other sites in the body. Because the pathogen can be found in the hair of cats with and without skin lesions, owners, keepers, veterinarians, and others who come into contact with these animals are at risk of infection if they are not aware or do not take precautions after contact with them.

Skin Infections

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan V. Hirschmann
Keyword(s):  
Bacterial Infections ◽  
Tinea Pedis ◽  
Viral Infections ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Tinea Corporis ◽  
Microsporum Canis ◽  
Plantar Surface ◽  
Fournier Gangrene ◽  
Tinea Versicolor

The skin can become infected by viruses, fungi, and bacteria, including some that ordinarily are harmless colonizing organisms. The most common fungal infections are caused by dermatophytes, which can involve the hair, nails, and skin. Potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparations of specimens from affected areas typically demonstrate hyphae, and either topical or systemic antifungal therapy usually cures or controls the process. The most common bacterial pathogens are Staphylococcus aureus and group A streptococci, which, alone or together, can cause a wide variety of disorders, including impetigo, ecthyma, and cellulitis. Topical antibiotics may suffice for impetigo, but ecthyma and cellulitis require systemic treatment. S. aureus, including methicillin-resistant strains, can also cause furuncles, carbuncles, and cutaneous abscesses. For these infections, incision and drainage without antibiotics are usually curative. Warts are the most common cutaneous viral infection, and eradication can be difficult, especially where the skin is thick, such as the palms and soles, or the patient is immunocompromised. Most therapies consist of trying to destroy the viruses by mechanical, chemical, or immune mechanisms. This review covers dermatophyte infections, yeast infections, bacterial infections, and viral infections of the skin. Figures show the classic annular lesion of tinea corporis, a typical kerion presenting as a zoophilic Microsporum canis infection of the scalp (tinea capitis), tinea corporis, tinea barbae, tinea pedis between and under the toes and on the plantar surface, inflammatory tinea pedis, tinea unguium, tinea manuum, angular cheilitis, prominent satellite lesions of discrete vesicles associated with candidiasis, facial candidiasis, Candida paronychia, tinea versicolor, nonbullous impetigo, bullous impetigo, ecthyma, leg cellulitis, erythema and edema on the cheeks, eyelids, and nose, furuncle, carbuncle, nasal folliculitis, pitted keratolysis, trichomycosis axillaris, necrotizing fasciitis, Fournier gangrene, folliculitis, plantar wart, condyloma acuminatum, and benign lesions of bowenoid papulosis. Tables list dermatophyte species, terminology of dermatophyte infections, topical agents for dermatophyte infections, treatment options for impetigo (adult doses), and treatment options for erythrasma.   This review contains 28 highly rendered figures, 5 tables, and 33 references

Fungal, Bacterial, and Viral Infections of the Skin

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan V. Hirschmann
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Tinea Pedis ◽  
Viral Infections ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Tinea Corporis ◽  
Microsporum Canis ◽  
Methicillin Resistant ◽  
Resistant Strains ◽  
Tinea Versicolor

The skin can become infected by viruses, fungi, and bacteria, including some that ordinarily are harmless colonizing organisms. The most common fungal infections are caused by dermatophytes, which can involve the hair, nails, and skin. Potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparations of specimens from affected areas typically demonstrate hyphae, and either topical or systemic antifungal therapy usually cures or controls the process. The most common bacterial pathogens are Staphylococcus aureus and group A streptococci, which, alone or together, can cause a wide variety of disorders, including impetigo, ecthyma, and cellulitis. Topical antibiotics may suffice for impetigo, but ecthyma and cellulitis require systemic treatment. S. aureus, including methicillin-resistant strains, can also cause furuncles, carbuncles, and cutaneous abscesses. For these infections, incision and drainage without antibiotics are usually curative. Warts are the most common cutaneous viral infection, and eradication can be difficult, especially where the skin is thick, such as the palms and soles, or the patient is immunocompromised. Most therapies consist of trying to destroy the viruses by mechanical, chemical, or immune mechanisms. This review covers dermatophyte infections, yeast infections, bacterial infections, and viral infections of the skin. Figures show the classic annular lesion of tinea corporis, a typical kerion presenting as a zoophilic Microsporum canis infection of the scalp (tinea capitis), tinea corporis, tinea barbae, tinea pedis between and under the toes and on the plantar surface, inflammatory tinea pedis, tinea unguium, tinea manuum, angular cheilitis, prominent satellite lesions of discrete vesicles associated with candidiasis, facial candidiasis, Candida paronychia, tinea versicolor, nonbullous impetigo, bullous impetigo, ecthyma, leg cellulitis, erythema and edema on the cheeks, eyelids, and nose, furuncle, carbuncle, nasal folliculitis, pitted keratolysis, trichomycosis axillaris, necrotizing fasciitis, Fournier gangrene, folliculitis, plantar wart, condyloma acuminatum, and benign lesions of bowenoid papulosis. Tables list dermatophyte species, terminology of dermatophyte infections, topical agents for dermatophyte infections, treatment options for impetigo (adult doses), and treatment options for erythrasma.   This review contains 29 figures, 5 tables, and 33 references. Keywords: Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-resistant strains, furuncles, carbuncles, cutaneous abscesses, dermatophytes, zoophilic Microsporum canis, andidiasis, facial candidiasis, Candida paronychia, tinea versicolor, nonbullous impetigo, bullous impetigo, ecthyma, leg cellulitis, erythema

scholarly journals In VivoEvaluation ofGalla chinensisSolution in the Topical Treatment of Dermatophytosis

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kai Sun ◽  
Xu Song ◽  
RenYong Jia ◽  
Zhongqiong Yin ◽  
Yuanfeng Zou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trichophyton Mentagrophytes ◽  
Clinical Score ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Microsporum Canis ◽  
Microsporum Gypseum ◽  
Pharmacological Effects ◽  
Mycological Cure ◽  
Candidate Drug ◽  
Cure Rates

Aim. Dermatophytosis is one of the main fungal diseases in humans and animals all over the world.Galla chinensis, a traditional medicine, has various pharmacological effects. The goal of this study was to evaluate the treatment effect ofGalla chinensissolution (GCS) on dermatophytosis-infected dogs (Microsporum canis,Microsporum gypseum, andTrichophyton mentagrophytes, resp.).Methods. The treatment effects of GCS were evaluated by mycological cure rates and clinical score comprised of three indices, including inflammation, hair loss, and lesion scale.Results. The results showed that, in the three models of dermatophytosis, GCS significantly (P<0.05) improved skin lesions and fungal eradication. GCS (10% and 5%) had higher efficacy compared to the positive control (Tujingpi Tincture). The fungal eradication efficacy exceeds 85% after treatment with GCS (10%, 5%, and 2.5%) on day 14.Conclusion. The GCS has antidermatophytosis effect in dogs, which may be a candidate drug for the treatment of dermatophytosis.

scholarly journals Agentes etiológicos de micosis superficiales en un área de Santiago – Chile (1977-1987)

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
María Cristina Díaz ◽  
Lucía Salamanca ◽  
Félix Fich
Keyword(s):  
Microsporum Canis ◽  
Candida Spp ◽  
Scopulariopsis Brevicaulis

Con el propósito de determinar la prevalencia de los diferentes agentes etiológicos fúngicos durante un periodo de diez años (1977-1987) se examinaron muestras de piel, pelo y uñas de 1539 pacientes (932 de sexo masculino y 607 de sexo femenino), con sospecha clínica de micosis superficiales procedentes del consultorio Nº 1 de Especialidades, Hospital Paula Jaraquemada.El examen directo en KOH al 20% mostró un rendimiento global del 48,5%, mientras que el del cultivo en Sabouraud glucosado y Lactritmel fue de un50,2%.De los 892 muestras de piel glabra analizadas, el agente aislado con mayor frecuencia fue Trichosporum rubrum (57,3%) seguido por Microsporum canis (23,4%).En 497 muestras de uñas, Candida spp se aisló en el 54% y T. rubrum en el 46,5%En 150 muestras de cuero cabeJludo se observó un dominio de M. canis (93,2%).Se destaca el hallazgo de hongos poco frecuentes en nuestro medio como es T. schoenleinil (3), M. gypseum (4) y agentes oportunistas productores de micosis ungueal como Scopulariopsis brevicaulis (2) y Aspergillus spp (4).

scholarly journals CICATRIZAÇÃO CUTÂNEA POR SEGUNDA INTENÇÃO EM EQÜINOS TRATADOS COM VEDAPROFENO

2004 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
C.A. HUSSNI ◽  
C.G. GIANINI ◽  
A.L.G. ALVES ◽  
J.L.M. NICOLETTI ◽  
A. THOMASSIAN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Skin Wound ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Skin Wound Healing ◽  
Total Period ◽  
Histopathological Studies ◽  
Macroscopic Examination

Com o objetivo de avaliar-se possíveis efeitos do vedaprofeno sobre a cicatrização de pele em eqüinos, realizaram-se lesões circulares de pele padronizadas com “punch” de 2 cm, nas regiões lombares direita e esquerda de 14 eqüinos. Estes dois últimos foram divididos em dois grupos, os quais receberam tratamento local diário com líquido de Dakin. Sete animais foram tratados com 2 mg/kg de vedaprofeno (grupo vedaprofeno) via oral, duas vezes ao dia, durante dez dias e, sete animais do grupo controle não receberam tratamento. Em todos os cavalos, as lesões do lado direito foram avaliadas macroscopicamente e por planimetria a cada seis dias e, as feridas do lado esquerdo foram analisadas por material para histopatologia no sexto e 15º dias de tratamento. Comparativamente, as lesões dos animais tratados com vedaprofeno mostraram-se secas e sem edema perilesional e as feridas controle apresentaram maior retração centrípeta. O tempo total de cicatrização não diferiu, variando entre 28 e 39 dias (média 32,86) nos animais do grupo vedaprofeno e entre 26 e 39 dias nos animais do grupo controle (média 31,71). Nos exames histopatológicos ocorreu diferença entre os grupos quanto à epitelização presente observada com maior freqüência no grupo controle. O vedaprofeno diminuiu a retração e epitelização da ferida com redução da fase exsudativa e do edema, entretanto, sem interferir no tempo total de cicatrização. Second intention skin wound healing in equines under vedaprofen treatment Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects vedaprofen of on equine skin wound healing. Circular skin lesions using a 2 cm punch were induced on right and left lumbar regions in 14 equines. The animals were divided into two groups and the wounds received daily topic treatment with Dakin solution. Seven horses (vedaprofen group) were treated with vedaprofen (2mg/kg PO BID) for 10 days, and seven (control group) were not treated. All animals had right side wounds evaluated by macroscopic examination and planimetry each 6 days and the left side wounds were submitted to histopathological studies at the 6th and 15th post-treatment days. The wounds of vedaprofene group showed drier lesions without edema when compared to the control groups wounds, which displayed more centripetal retraction.The total healing period was similar in both groups, with 28 and 39 days (average 32.86) in the vedaprofen group and 26 and 39 days (average 31.71) in the control group. The epithelial recovery was evaluated by histopathological examinations and was more often seen in the control group. The vedaprofen diminished the retraction and epithelial recovery of the wound, but did not interfere in the total period of healing with reduction of exsudative phase and edema.

A clinical case of face and scalp skin lesions in a patient who has undergone COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
I.M. Khismatulina ◽  
E.V. Faizullina ◽  
E.S. Gusarova
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Case ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Scalp Skin

scholarly journals Virulence and Antifungal Susceptibility of Microsporum canis Strains from Animals and Humans

Antibiotics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 296
Author(s):  
Chioma Inyang Aneke ◽  
Wafa Rhimi ◽  
Vit Hubka ◽  
Domenico Otranto ◽  
Claudia Cafarchia
Keyword(s):  
Virulence Factors ◽  
Antifungal Susceptibility ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Microsporum Canis ◽  
Microdilution Method ◽  
Broth Microdilution Method ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Enzyme Patterns

The enzymatic and antifungal profiles of dermatophytes play an important role in causing infections in humans and animals. This study aimed to assess the virulence factors produced by Microsporum canis strains, in vitro antifungal profile and the relationship between virulence, antifungal profile and occurrence of lesions in animals and humans. A total of 100 M. canis strains from humans with tinea corporis (n = 10) and from animals presenting (n = 64) or not (n = 26) skin lesions was employed to evaluate phospholipase (Pz), hemolytic (Hz), lipase (Lz), catalase (Ca), and thermotolerance (GI) activities. In addition, in vitro antifungal profile was conducted using the CLSI broth microdilution method. A statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) in Lz and Ca values was revealed among strains from hosts with and without lesions. Voriconazole, terbinafine, and posaconazole were the most active drugs followed by ketoconazole, griseofulvin, itraconazole, and fluconazole in decreasing activity order. The significant positive correlation between azole susceptibility profile of M. canis and virulence factors (i.e., hemolysin and catalase) suggest that both enzyme patterns and antifungal susceptibility play a role in the appearance of skin lesions in animals and humans.

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