CLINICOMYCOLOGICAL PROFILE OF DERMATOPHYTOSIS IN A TERTIARY CARE TEACHING HOSPITAL, KOTA, RAJASTHAN

Dr. Deepmala Nahar, Dr. Divya Dadhich, Dr. Bhupendra Kumar Mandawat

Abstract


Introduction: About 20–25% of the world's populations are infected with dermatophyte and the incidence is increasing
steadily In India, the cause of dermatophytoses is adversely influenced by economic factors such as poverty, poor
hygiene and social conditions like overcrowding. Hadoti region is characterized by its semi – arid climate, which can
influence the prevalence of dermatophytes infection.The main objective of this study was to determine the prevalence,
etiological agents, and distribution patterns of the disease among the patients attending a tertiory care teaching
hospital, kota for effective prevention and treatment strategies. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study
conducted in the Department of Microbiology govt. medical college and associated hospital kota from Octomber 2023
to March 2025. The microbiological records of potassium hydroxide (KOH) mount examination and the fungal culture
report of skin, hair, and nail samples during the study period were analyzed. Results: A total 402 skin, hair, and nail
samples were received for fungal culture as investigations requested by dermatologist. Out of total 402 samples, KOH
mount was positive in 51.24% and the culture was positive in 36.8% cases. Dermatophyte was isolated in 31.84% cases.
Trichophyton mentagraphyte (53.37%) was the predominant dermatophyte isolated followed by T. tonsurans (20.95.)
and T. rubrum (6.09%). Conclusion: The present study gives an insight about the prevalence and distribution pattern of
dermatophytoses in kota, India. Tinea corporis was the most commonly diagnosed clinical condition followed by Tinea
cruris. T. mentagrophytes was implicated as the predominating species.


Keywords


Dermatophytoses, Tinea Corporis, Trichophyton Mentagrophyte

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