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Dermatophytoses in Split and Dalmatia, Croatia, 1996-2002
Andrea Babić-Erceg1, Zvonimir Barisić, Marijan Erceg
1Public Health Institute of Split, Dalmatia County, Split, Croatia.
Mycoses
|August 18, 2004
Summary
This study analyzed dermatophyte infections in Croatia from 1996-2002. Tinea corporis and tinea cruris were most common, with Microsporum canis being the primary cause.
Area of Science:
- Medical Mycology
- Epidemiology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Dermatophytoses are common superficial fungal infections.
- Understanding regional epidemiology is crucial for public health.
- Data on dermatophyte prevalence in Croatia was limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the epidemiological characteristics of dermatophyte infections.
- To identify the most prevalent types and causative agents.
- To analyze data from Split and Dalmatia County, Croatia (1996-2002).
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of mycological examination results.
- Inclusion of 5792 samples analyzed between 1996 and 2002.
- Identification of dermatophyte species and clinical types.
Main Results:
- A total of 1318 out of 5792 samples (23.8%) were positive for dermatophytes.
- Tinea corporis and tinea cruris were the most frequently diagnosed clinical forms.
- Microsporum canis (36.5%), Trichophyton mentagrophytes (24.8%), and T. rubrum (21.5%) were the predominant etiological agents.
Conclusions:
- Dermatophyte infections represent a significant public health concern in the studied region.
- Tinea corporis and tinea cruris are key clinical manifestations.
- Specific dermatophyte species like M. canis, T. mentagrophytes, and T. rubrum are major contributors to infection prevalence.