Study of 100 cases of dermatophytosis in Ahwaz
Dermatophyte infections are common contagious diseases found in all over the world specially in tropical regions.
Our objective was to study different forms of dermatophytosis in Ahwaz. Patients and
We studied 100 cases of dermatophytosis whom were visited in a private skin clinic in 1372 to 1376 in Ahwaz.
Among 266 suspected patients sent for fungal examination, 100 dermatophyte cases (79 men and 21 women) were diagnosed. Tinea capitis was the most common tinea found in 34% specially in the boys and the most common fungal agent was Microsporum canis. Tinea cruris was found in 32% and was the most common form in men. The most important fungal agent was Epidermophyton fluccosum. The incidence of other forms were: tinea corporis 20%, tinea pedis 7%, tinea faciei 4%, tinea mannum 1%. Onychomycosis due to dermatophytes and tinea barbae were not found, but 2 cases of onychomycosis due to non-dermatophyte saprophytes were observed.
Tinea capitis was the most common clinical form and zoophilic fungi were the most common etiologic agents of dermatophytosis in Ahwaz.