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Tinea cruris in routine urology practice.
I Atilla Aridoğan1, Aylin Ateş, Volkan Izol
1Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cukurova, Adana, Turkey. aridogan@cu.edu.tr
Urologia Internationalis
|May 18, 2005
Summary
Dermatophyte infections like tinea cruris and tinea pedis were diagnosed in 25.1% of urology patients. Candida albicans was the most common cause, highlighting the need for mycological testing in urology.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Mycology
- Urology
Background:
- Tinea cruris is a male-predominant, sexually transmitted fungal infection.
- Outbreaks can occur in communal living environments.
- This study investigated fungal infections in urology patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of tinea cruris and tinea pedis.
- To identify the causative fungal agents in urology patients.
Main Methods:
- Direct microscopy and fungal cultures of epithelial scrapings were used.
- 155 patients admitted to the Urology Department were examined.
Main Results:
- 25.1% of patients had confirmed dermatomycosis.
- Tinea pedis (28.2%), tinea cruris (7.7%), and Candida intertrigo (25.6%) were identified.
- Candida albicans (33.4%) was the most frequent pathogen, followed by Trichophyton species.
Conclusions:
- Genital dermatomycosis screening should be routine in urological exams.
- Clinical diagnosis requires mycological confirmation.
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