作者: G. Sadeghi , M. Abouei , M. Alirezaee , R. Tolouei , M. Shams-Ghahfarokhi
DOI: 10.1016/J.MYCMED.2011.10.001
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摘要: Summary Objective Dermatomycoses are considered as an important group of fungal diseases with worldwide distribution. This study was performed to analyze the spectrum dermatomycoses in Tehran during a 4-year period from 2006 2009. Patients and methods A total 12461 patients were investigated for mycoses. Of these, 4871 cases positive. Plucked hairs, skin nail scraping examined identified by direct microscopy culture. Results From patients, 4015 strains including dermatophytes (2635 cases, 65.7%), yeasts (1210 30.1%) molds (170 4.2%). Among dermatophytes, most common pathogen isolated Trichophyton rubrum (28.7%), followed Epidermophyton floccosum (25.0%), mentagrophytes (23.8%) tonsurans (11.5%). yeast-like fungi, predominance Candida spp. (54.5%) observed. 29.3% C. albicans . Aspergillus prevalent mold (71.8%). Conclusion Our results have demonstrated epidemiologic trends their causative agents recent years comparison past records other parts world. noticeable information can help develop diagnosis well more effective therapeutic methods.