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Dermatophytoses in Iran

A R Khosravi1, M R Aghamirian, M Mahmoudi

  • 1Department of Medical Mycology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Iran.

Mycoses
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

This study investigated dermatophytoses in Iran, finding scalp ringworm most common in children. Microsporum canis and Trichophyton rubrum were the most frequent fungal causes of these infections.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Dermatophytoses represent a significant public health concern globally.
  • Understanding the epidemiological patterns and etiological agents of these fungal infections is crucial for effective control strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and etiological agents of dermatophytoses in various regions of Iran.
  • To identify the most common clinical forms and age groups affected by these infections.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis of 12,150 suspected dermatophytoses cases in Iran from 1986 to 1991.
  • Laboratory confirmation of clinical diagnoses through direct microscopic observation and fungal culture.
  • Identification and frequency analysis of isolated dermatophyte species.

Main Results:

  • Of 9345 confirmed cases, scalp ringworm was the most prevalent, particularly in children.
  • Tinea corporis, tinea pedis, and tinea cruris were also common.
  • The most frequently isolated dermatophytes included Microsporum canis (19.4%), Trichophyton rubrum (16.5%), and Epidermophyton floccosum (14.9%).

Conclusions:

  • Dermatophytoses pose a considerable burden in Iran, with specific age groups and clinical presentations being more susceptible.
  • The etiological spectrum is dominated by Microsporum and Trichophyton species, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.

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