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[Dermatophytoses due to anthropophilic fungi in Cadiz, Spain, between 1997 and 2008]

P García-Martos1, L García-Agudo, E Agudo-Pérez

  • 1Servicio de Microbiología, Hospital Universitario Puerta del Mar, Cádiz, España. pigiem1983@yahoo.com.ar

Actas Dermo-Sifiliograficas
|April 20, 2010
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

The study found Trichophyton rubrum is the main cause of fungal skin infections in Cadiz, Spain. Its incidence has increased since 2000, alongside other anthropophilic fungi.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases

Context:

  • Cutaneous fungal infections (dermatomycoses) represent a significant global health concern.
  • The geographic distribution and etiological agents of dermatophytoses exhibit considerable variation.
  • Understanding local epidemiological patterns is crucial for effective public health strategies.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the incidence, epidemiology, etiology, and clinical spectrum of anthropophilic dermatophyte infections in Cadiz, Spain.
  • To analyze trends in fungal infections over a 12-year period (1997-2008).
  • To identify the predominant fungal species causing dermatomycosis in the region.

Summary:

  • A 12-year study (1997-2008) analyzed 2,235 samples from patients with suspected mycosis.
  • Anthropophilic dermatophytes were the most common etiological agents (53.3%), with Trichophyton rubrum being the predominant species (38.2%).
  • Common clinical presentations included tinea unguium, tinea corporis, and tinea pedis.

Impact:

  • The findings highlight a rising incidence of T. rubrum and other anthropophilic fungi in Cadiz.
  • This epidemiological data provides valuable insights for clinicians and public health officials in managing fungal skin infections.
  • The study contributes to the understanding of dermatophytoses distribution in Southern Spain.

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