Aims and Objectives: This study is an attempt to find out various species of dermatophytes in
clinically suspected cases of dermatophytosis. Materials and Methods: One hundred …

Background. Dermatomycoses are not diseases requiring compulsory notifications; rather
they cause cosmetic defacements. Indian subcontinent with a varied topography is favorable …

Sir, Chronic dermatophytosis is a refractory condition, which runs a course of more than one
year with episodes of exacerbations and remissions.[1] Factors responsible for chronicity are …

Background Soil is well known to support the transient or ongoing existence of keratinophilic
fungi and potential source of infection for human and animals Methods: Samples were …

Background: Dermatophytosis is the most common fungal infection, which has recurrent and
persisting course because of topical steroid abuse, irregular treatment and poor hygiene …

In order to determine the extent and causative agent of ringworm infections in Jaipur area, a
study was done in outdoor patient Department of Skin, SMS Hospital, Jaipur. Out of 196 …

Superficial mycosis refers to the diseases of the skin and its appendages by the fungi. Over
the past decades, they are on the rise and accounts for 20-25% of world s population. 1 …

Chrysosporium tropicum (25.33%) was the predominant fungi isolated from both habitats
soil. This was followed by the predominance of Trichophyton terrestre (12%), Trichophyton …

Introduction: Dermatophytosis is common superficial fungal infectionof the skin. Recurrent
dermatophytosis has become a troublesome entity in a tropical country like India and also …

We describe 45 cases of dermatophytosis due to Trichophyton violaceum diagnosed in
Tuscany from 1985 to 1997. Diagnosis was based on direct microscope mycological …