ReviewMycopathologia2014
Dermatophytosis in military in the central-west region of Brazil: literature review.
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- Prevalence of Tinea pedis in military personnel: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC public health · 2025Pooled it
- Prevalence, risk factors and behavioural perceptions of groin rash in Thai military personnel: a cross-sectional study.BMJ open · 2025Article
- Fungal Flora in Asymptomatic Pet Guinea Pigs and Rabbits.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2022Article
- Social, environmental and microbiologic aspects of endemic mycoses in Brazil.New microbes and new infections · 2019Article
- Tinea Capitis by Microsporum audouinii: Case Reports and Review of Published Global Literature 2000-2016.Mycopathologia · 2017Review
- The Changing Face of Dermatophytic Infections Worldwide.Mycopathologia · 2017Review
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Abstract
backgroundDermatophytes represent a group of keratinophilic fungi capable of invading the superficial layer of the skin, hair, and nails of humans and animals. There is a high prevalence of dermatomycosis in tropical regions, and military personnel are susceptible to this kind of infection due to the type of occupational activities.
objectiveThis study was to investigate dermatophytosis in military, in addition to predisposing factors to such infections.
methodsThe direct examination of the 221 samples obtained was conducted by preparing fresh slides, clarified with KOH. The clinical materials were seeded in duplicate in SDA and in Mycosel agar medium. The identification of the etiologic agents was performed according to the Riddell technique.
results99/221 (44.8 %) of the dermatophyte infection agents distributed in the three taxonomic genera that cause Tinea were recovered. The Trichophyton genus was the most representative and T. rubrum species 33 (33.3 %), the most prevalent. The other species found were as follows: T. tonsurans 13 (13.1 %), T. verrucosum 11 (11.1 %), T. interdigitale 9 (9.1 %), and T. mentagrophytes 6 (6.1 %). Among the most affected anatomical sites were skin 83 (83.8 %) and nails 17 (17.2 %).
conclusionsDermatophyte infections are common disorders in tropical countries. These infections lead to a variety of clinical manifestations. This study reports the incidence of dermatophytosis in the military personnel in the Central-West Region of Brazil. The occupational activities of the military individuals, in addition to the hot and humid climate of the region, can predispose them to infection by these fungal entities.
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