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The unprecedented epidemic-like scenario of dermatophytosis in India: II. Diagnostic methods and taxonomical aspects.
- Source :
- Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology; May/Jun2021, Vol. 87 Issue 3, p326-332, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Trichophyton (T.) mentagrophytes now accounts for an overwhelming majority of clinical cases in India, a new "Indian genotype" (T. mentagrophytes ITS genotype VIII) having been isolated from skin samples obtained from cases across a wide geographical distribution in this country. The conventional diagnostic methods, like fungal culture, are, however, inadequate for diagnosing this agent. Thus, molecular methods of diagnosis are necessary for proper characterization of the causative agent. The shift in the predominant agent of dermatophytosis from T. rubrum to T. mentagrophytes, within a relatively short span of time, is without historic parallel. The apparent ease of transmission of a zoophilic fungus among human hosts can also be explained by means of mycological phenomena, like anthropization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- MOLECULAR diagnosis
FUNGAL cultures
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSIS methods
TRICHOPHYTON
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03786323
- Volume :
- 87
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 151850054
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.25259/IJDVL_302_20