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Onychomycosis in Adana, Turkey: a 5-year study
1Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cukurova, Adana, Turkey. milkit@cu.edu.tr
International Journal of Dermatology
|October 7, 2005
Summary
This study identified the fungi causing onychomycosis in Adana, Turkey. Dermatophytes, particularly Trichophyton rubrum, were the most frequent culprits in nail infections.
Area of Science:
- Medical Mycology
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail plate.
- Caused by dermatophytes, yeasts, or molds.
- This study focuses on identifying etiological agents in Adana, Turkey.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the specific fungal species responsible for onychomycosis in Adana, Turkey.
- To analyze the prevalence of different fungal types causing nail infections.
Main Methods:
- Mycological analysis of nail clippings and subungual scrapings from 1998-2002.
- Direct microscopy and fungal culture techniques were employed.
- Identification of causative fungal agents.
Main Results:
- 155 out of 388 cases (39.9%) were confirmed mycologically.
- Toenail onychomycosis was more prevalent (87.6%) than fingernail (12.4%).
- Dermatophytes (75.5%) and yeasts (24.5%) were identified; Trichophyton rubrum (48.0%) was the most common agent.
Conclusions:
- Dermatophyte fungi are the primary cause of onychomycosis in the region.
- Trichophyton rubrum and T. mentagrophytes var. interdigitale are the leading pathogens.
- Understanding local etiological agents is crucial for effective treatment.