Identification of Epidemiological pattern of cutaneous dermatophyte infections isolated from clinical samples of Tabriz sina hospital in 2021-2022

Abstract

Introduction: Superficial fungal infections are among the most common diseases in the world. This infection may be transmitted from humans, animals or soil to humans. The present study was conducted in East Azerbaijan province to investigate different forms of dermatophytosis and their causes, which is important from the point of view of epidemiology. In order to reduce the risks caused by this category of diseases, it is not enough to treat the patients, but necessary measures should be taken to prevent the disease.Purpose: Identification of Epidemiological pattern of cutaneous dermatophyte infections isolated from clinical samples of Tabriz sina hospital in 2021-2022.Procedure: First, the skin lesion site was disinfected with 70% alcohol and the skins were collected in a sterile plate with the help of a scalpel, then some of this sample was used for direct smearing with 10% KOH and another part of the sample was used for culture on SC and SCC and Rice was used. The samples were incubated in the laboratory environment for 3 to 4 weeks. After the growth and colony formation, the identity of the genus and species of the samples was determined by examining the morphology.Findings: Out of 100 samples suspected of dermatophytosis, 56 cases were confirmed by microscopic examination. Baldness of the groin was the most common from and baldness of the face was reported as the rarest. The age group of 31-40 years old was the most age group and women were more affected by the disease than men. Conclusion: In this study, it was found that the most baldness was related to the groin and the most dermatophyte was related to Trichophyton violaceum. Therefore, it is necessary to identify and eliminate risk factors in these people and prevent the occurrence of skin infection.