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Non-dermatophyte moulds as pathogens of onychomycosis.
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Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP [J Coll Physicians Surg Pak] 2011 Oct; Vol. 21 (10), pp. 597-600. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Objective: To determine the role and pattern of non-dermatophyte moulds as causative agents of onychomycosis.<br />Study Design: Case series.<br />Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP), Rawalpindi, from November 2009 to July 2010.<br />Methodology: Nail clippings and nail scrapings were obtained from abnormal looking nails with treatment and detection failure for onychomycosis. Microscopic (40% potassium hydroxide mounts) examination and culture on Sabouraud's dextrose agar (SDA), SDA containing chloramphenicol, and SDA containing actidione and chloramphenicol were used for species identification.<br />Results: Non-dermatophyte moulds were isolated from 32 out of the total 47 culture positive cases (68%). Alternaria alternata was the commonest species (46%). Dermatophytes were isolated from only 7 patients (15%) belonging to genus Trichophyton. Yeasts were isolated in 8 (17%). There was no fungal growth in 53% of cases.<br />Conclusion: The non-dermatophytes should be considered important in evaluating the culture negative cases for dermatophytes as well as those cases ending up in treatment failure after empirical treatment for dermatophyte infections.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1681-7168
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 22015119
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2011/JCPSP.597600