A STUDY ON IDENTIFICATION AND ISOLATION OF DERMATOPHYTE INFECTION IN PATIENTS ATTENDING IN THE DERMATOLOGY OPD IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

2021 ◽  
pp. 31-33
Author(s):  
Purushottam Kumar ◽  
Sudeb Roy ◽  
Debarshi Jana
Keyword(s):  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Tinea Corporis ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Tinea Cruris ◽  
National Medical College ◽  
Medical College ◽  
National Medical ◽  
Co Morbidity ◽  
Calcutta National Medical College

INTRODUCTION Fungal infections are very common in human beings, especially cutaneous fungal infections in which supercial keratinized tissue of the stratum corneum of the skin, hair and nail are involved by a group of specialized fungi known as Dermatophytes and the condition is known as Dermatophytosis. These dermatophytes use keratin as a nitrogen source. Dermatophytes produce only supercial infections of the skin and its appendages without involving the deeper tissue or the internal organs.AIM OFPROPOSED RESEARCH General objectives This study is to determine the proportion and distribution pattern of the etiological agents of dermatophytosis among the clinically suspected cases, attending the dermatology OPD of Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital with specic dermatological complaints, taking into account, the different parameters like age, sex, occupation of the patient, associated relevant co-morbidity if any, socio- economic condition and nature of the dermatological condition. MATERIALAND METHODS Study design: Observational, Cross sectional, Hospital based study. Study setting and time lines: Submission of thesis synopsis - within 30th November 2017. Data collection: After approval by the ethical committee, data was collected for the next 1year. Data analysis and submission is done in following 6 months. Place of study: Department of Microbiology and department of Dermatology at Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital Kolkata (WB) Period of study: One year from March 2018 to March 2019 Study population: Clinically suspected cases with specic dermatological complaints attending the dermatology OPD of Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital.Sample Size/Design Sample Size: Altogether 200 samples (approximately) including nail, skin scrapings and hair samples.RESULTS AND ANALYSIS Our study showed that out of 200 clinically suspected cases, 112 were male and 88 were female, 153 were KOH positive and 47 were KOH negative, and 125 found to be suggestive for dermatophyte of different species, on cultivation. Remaining 75 were either contaminant, fungi of other than dermatophytes like aspergillus yeast cells malasagia furfur etc or did not show any positive reports on KOH mount preparation and growth on culture media. CONCLUSIONS The most common clinical type was tinea corporis followed by tinea cruris and tinea pedis and overall predominance in the study was female with 16-55 being most affected age group. T. verrucosum forms the commonest etiological agent of dermatophytosis, which were mostly isolated from Tinea corporis, Tinea cruris Tinea unguinum,and Tinea manuum. Possible cause of dermatophytic infection in lower socioeconomic groups were due to more exposed to the infections and because of their lack of awareness as well as poorer knowledge on hygiene on fungal infection and its preventive measures.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Pulmonary Tuberculosis among the suspected patients visiting tertiary care hospital in Birgunj, Nepal

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-52
Author(s):  
S Shrestha ◽  
B Shakya ◽  
P Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
National Medical College ◽  
Medical College ◽  
National Medical

Background and Objectives: Mycobacterial disease continues to cause high morbidity and mortality and is a major public health problem in Nepal. Bacteriological examination of sputum is the cornerstone in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in the developing world. This prospective study was carried out with an objective to evaluate the prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis among the patients visiting National Medical College Teaching Hospital by Ziehl- Neelsen (Zn) staining microscopy. Material and Methods: The study was cross-sectional study. Three consecutive early morning sputum collected from 626 patients were subjected to Zn staining and observed under oil immersion. Results: Among 626 patients, 85 (13.57%) were found to be Acid fast positive by Zn staining microscopy. Of total suspected patients,16.0% of male and 8.7% of female were infected, common among 41-60 years group (17.2%) followed by 21-40 years (12.6%) and multibacillary cases was 71.8%. Conclusion: The prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis among National medical college teaching hospital was found to be higher than the Nation pulmonary tuberculosis detection rate, most commonly infecting males. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jmcjms.v1i1.7886 Janaki Medical College Journal of Medical Sciences (2013) Vol. 1 (1):48-52

scholarly journals Clinicomycological evaluation of dermatophytosis at tertiary care hospital in central India

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 409
Author(s):  
Shyam Govind Rathoriya ◽  
Ankit Kumar Jain ◽  
Kavita A. Shinde
Keyword(s):  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Central India ◽  
Common Species ◽  
Tinea Corporis ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tinea Cruris

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Dermatophytoses are the infection of keratinized tissues such as the epidermis, hair, and nails caused by a group of closely related filamentous fungi known as dermatophytes.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> It was a hospital based cross-sectional study. A total number of 150 clinically diagnosed cases of skin, hair and nail infections were randomly selected from all the age groups and of both the sexes, attending Dermatology Outpatient department of CMCH, Bhopal from January 2016-December 2017.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Out of total 150 subjects, most common clinical type of dermatophytosis, identified in our study, was tinea corporis in 53 (35.3%) subjects followed by tinea cruris in 34 (22.6%) subjects. 134 (89.3%) subjects were tested positive by direct microscopy (KOH mount) and 69 (46.0%) by culture. Highest KOH mount positivity was seen in patient suffering from tinea corporis (94.3%) followed by tinea cruris (94.1%). Culture positivity was highest with tinea corporis (54.7%) followed by tinea lesions on more than one site (47.3%) and tinea cruris (47.0%). In our study, total 69 culture positive samples were isolated and the most common species isolated was T. rubrum in 41 (59.42%) cases.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> The present study gives valuable insight regarding clinical and mycological pattern of superficial fungal infections in this region as well as shows the importance of mycological examination of dermatophytosis samples for planning effective management. </p>

scholarly journals Status of Thyroid Function among Patients of National Medical College and Teaching Hospital

Med Phoenix ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-70
Author(s):  
Anup Shamsher Budhathoki ◽  
Suprita Gupta ◽  
Sanjay Kumar Sah ◽  
Navin Kumar Sah ◽  
Navin Kumar Sah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Function ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Thyroid Dysfunction ◽  
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone ◽  
Overt Hypothyroidism ◽  
Central Laboratory ◽  
National Medical College ◽  
Medical College ◽  
National Medical ◽  
High Prevalence

Background: Thyroid dysfunction is one of the most common endocrinopathies after Diabetes Mellitus. Thyroid dysfunction is defined as the alteration in Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) with normal or abnormal thyroid hormones. Nepalese population have a high risk for thyroid dysfunction with a high prevalence of iodine deficiency. Objective: To study the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction among the patients visiting National Medical College, Birgunj, Nepal for checkup and suggested to assess thyroid function. Materials and Methods: The hospital-based study was conducted in Central Laboratory, National Medical College and Teaching Hospital (NMCTH), Birgunj in collaboration with the Department of Biochemistry. Total 7040 patients visiting Central Laboratory for thyroid function assessment were included in the study between July 2017 to December 2019. The venous blood sample was collected and serum-free triiodothyronine(fT3), free tetraiodothyronine(fT4) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) was estimated by Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA) method using Access 2 Beckman Coulter analyser. (Beckman Coulter Inc., California, USA). Results: Among 7040 subjects under study, 2138(30%) were found to have thyroid dysfunction with 13% having subclinical hypothyroidism, about 8% of overt hypothyroidism, about 4% with subclinical hyperthyroidism and 5% with overt hyperthyroidism. Majority of the thyroid dysfunction study group belonged to the 16-30 years age group followed by 31-45 years. Mean±SE for TSH, fT4 and fT3 levels show statistically significant differences in different thyroid disorders. Conclusion: The study revealed a high prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism followed by overt hypothyroidism among the patients visiting National Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Birgunj, Nepal. A higher percentage of females were found to have thyroid dysfunction compared to male.

Effectiveness of Homoeopathy in Tinea corporis and Tinea cruris – A Prospective, Longitudinal Observational Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 618-627
Author(s):  
Yogeshwari Gupta ◽  
◽  
Sonia Tuteja ◽  
Ankita Acharya ◽  
Vikrant Tripathi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Fungal Infection ◽  
Clinical Symptom ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Tinea Corporis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Tinea Cruris ◽  
Longitudinal Observational Study ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal

Dermatophytoses refers to superficial fungal infection of keratinized tissues caused by keratinophilic dermatophytes. According to observations worldwide, dermatophytoses are the most common of the superficial fungal infections. It is common in tropics and may present in epidemic proportions in areas with high rates of humidity. This prospective, longitudinal, observational study was conducted at SKHMC, Jaipur for a period of 1 year (April 2018 to March 2019), aiming to ascertain the effectiveness of homoeopathic medicines in the treatment of Tinea corporis and Tinea cruris. In this study, 65 cases of Tinea Infection (33 cases of Tinea cruris & 32 cases of Tinea corporis) were treated with homoeopathic medicines prescribed on the basis of totality of the symptoms. Treatment outcomes were assessed using Clinical Symptom Score, designed for this study & approved by Institutional Ethical Committee. Out of 65 patients, 41 patients (63.1%) got improved; 19 patients (29.2%) were at status quo and 05 patients (07.7%) became worse. Maximum patients were found to be in the age group of 11-40 years (n=50; 76.9%). Males were observed to be affected more as compared to females. Paired t-test was conducted on the Clinical Symptom Scores obtained before and after treatment and the result showed that p value is < 0.05 & value of t (11.623) is greater than the tabulated value in t-table at df = 64 (1.997), which was statistically significant and which also concluded that homoeopathic medicines were effective in treating Tinea corporis and Tinea cruris. Keywords Homeopathy; Dermatophytoses; Fungal infection; Observational study

scholarly journals Sensitivity of Alvarado Score among the Suspected Appendicitis Patients at a Tertiary Level Teaching Hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-47
Author(s):  
Md Shamsuzzaman ◽  
Md Alamgir Hossain Sikder ◽  
Quazi Sabran Uddin Ahmed ◽  
Shyamol Chandra Banik ◽  
Kartick Chanda Shaha
Keyword(s):  
Iliac Fossa ◽  
Medical College Hospital ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Alvarado Score ◽  
Predictive Values ◽  
Suspected Appendicitis ◽  
National Medical College ◽  
Medical College ◽  
National Medical ◽  
The Right

Introduction: The aim of this study was to screening the Sensitivity of Alvarado score among the hospitalized suspected appendicitis patients at Dhaka National Medical College Hospital for determine the diagnostic accuracy. Materials and Methods: It was an observational type of descriptive study, conducted in the Dhaka National Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, during the study period of July 2015 to December 2015. The study was approved by the institutional ethical committee. Results: Most of the appendicitis patients belonged to the between 21-30 years which was 64 (32%). Male appendicitis patients (52%) are more than the female patients (48%). Majority of the patients (69%) complains pain occurs in the Right iliac fossa. The sensitivity of Alvarado scores was 81.60%, specificity 74.58%, accuracy 79.35%, positive and negative predictive values were 87.18% and 65.67% respectively. Conclusion: Alvarado score has more specificity. Medicine Today 2020 Vol.32(1): 45-47

scholarly journals Effects on Induction of Labour by Intravenous Oxytocin in Multiparous in Dhaka National Medical College & Hospital

2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-82
Author(s):  
MS Pervin ◽  
MM Begum
Keyword(s):  
Medical College Hospital ◽  
Induction Of Labour ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
National Medical College ◽  
Medical College ◽  
National Medical ◽  
Medicine Today

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/medtoday.v23i2.13102 Medicine TODAY Vol.23(2) 2011 pp.80-82

scholarly journals Surgical Site Infection In Laparotomy

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-25
Author(s):  
Pashupati N. Bhatta ◽  
Umesh Kumar Yadav ◽  
Gorakh Nath Mishra ◽  
Randhir Jha ◽  
Kumar Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Surgical Site Infection ◽  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Site Infection ◽  
Median Length ◽  
National Medical College ◽  
Medical College ◽  
National Medical ◽  
Duration Of Surgery

INTRODUCTION: Surgical site infection (ssi) is one of the most common surgical complications which increases the rate of morbidity and mortality and increases the health care cost by prolonging the hospital stay.  AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The main objective of the study was to find out the incidence of ssi in emergency laparotomy in general surgery and to find out the associated risk factor for ssi.MATERIAL & METHODS: Study was carried out in national medical college, Birgunj from January 2011 to June 2012 after getting ethical clearance from Institutional Review Committee National Medical College. Total 200 cases were included in study and follow up done up to 30 days postoperatively. RESULTS: Out of 200 patients, 76 patients developed ssi. The total incidence of ssi was 38%.The rate ssi in clean-contaminated, contaminated and dirty wound were 18.2%, 33.3% & 45.5% respectively. Age, type of surgical operation and prolonged duration of surgery were the significant risk factor for ssi while sex, BMI were not statistically significant. The median length of hospital stay with ssi was 16 days while the median length of hospital stay without ssi was 10 days.CONCLUSION: The rate of ssi was found to be higher in our study in comparison to western study but neariy same when comparing to study of Asian countries. so, we emphasize for the need of  evidence based infection control and recommend for better surveillance program me for control of ssi in each hospital.Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences (2016) Vol.04 No.01 Issue 13, Page: 22-25

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