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Imported fungal infections.

D W Mackenzie

    Postgraduate Medical Journal
    |September 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Fungal infection data in the UK is limited, relying on indirect estimates. Dermatophytosis affects an estimated 250,000 individuals annually, with Trichophyton rubrum being a common cause.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Mycology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Data on imported mycoses in the United Kingdom is scarce.
    • Prevalence estimates for fungal infections are derived from indirect figures and case reports.
    • Fungal infection surveillance relies on data from mycological laboratories and public health centers.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To estimate the prevalence of various fungal infections in the UK.
    • To highlight the limited data available on imported mycoses.
    • To provide current estimates for common fungal infections.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of isolation data from UK mycological laboratories.
    • Review of case reports submitted to surveillance centers.
    • Estimation of prevalence based on available indirect figures.

    Main Results:

    • Imported dermatophytes constitute less than 1% of annual isolations.
    • An estimated 250,000 cases of dermatophytosis occur annually in the UK.
    • Trichophyton rubrum is identified as a potentially prevalent dermatophyte species.

    Conclusions:

    • Accurate prevalence data for fungal infections in the UK is lacking.
    • Estimates for specific mycoses range widely, from rare conditions like cryptococcosis to common ones like Candida vaginitis.
    • Further data collection and improved surveillance are needed for a comprehensive understanding of fungal disease burden.

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