Characteristics of superficial fungal infections in the Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia.

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Abdullah Abanmi,Saadia Bakheshwain,Noura El Khizzi,Abdul Rahman Zouman,Samir Hantirah,Fahad Al Harthi,Mohammad Al Jamal,Syeda Sadaf Rizvi,Mohammad Ahmad,Mohammad Tariq,

BACKGROUND: The prevalence and characteristics of superficial fungal infections (SFIs) vary with climatic conditions, lifestyle, and population migration patterns. This study was undertaken to determine the characteristics of SFIs amongst patients visiting the dermatology clinic of Riyadh Military Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during the period 2003-2005. METHODS: One hundred and nineteen patients with confirmed SFI (37 males and 82 females), aged between 5 months and 67 years, were included in this study. The diagnosis of SFI was based on clinical presentation confirmed by laboratory analysis. The type of mycotic pathogen and the site of infection were recorded as a function of age and sex. RESULTS: Onychomycosis (40.3%) was the most frequent infection, followed by tinea capitis (21.9%), tinea pedis (16%), tinea cruris (15.1%), and tinea corporis (6.7%). Tinea capitis was most prevalent (15.1%) in children (male to female ratio, 1 : 1.57), whereas tinea pedis was most common (11.8%) in adults (male to female ratio, 1 : 2.5). Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Microsporum canis were the most common dermatophytes responsible for tinea infections, and T. mentagrophytes, Candida spp., and Aspergillus spp. were mainly responsible for onychomycosis. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of SFI was twofold greater in females than males. Children were most commonly affected by tinea capitis, whereas adults generally suffered from tinea pedis. The frequency of onychomycosis was nearly three times higher in adults. This study clearly shows that SFIs are of concern in both genders and in all age groups.

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A Abanmi,S Bakheshwain,N El Khizzi,AR Zouman,S Hantirah,F Al Harthi,M Al Jamal,SS Rizvi,M Ahmad,M Tariq,

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PUBLICATION TYPE: Journal Article

Journal: International journal of dermatology

VOLUME: 47

Page Numbers: 229-35

Journal Abbreviation: Int. J. Dermatol.

ISSN: 1365-4362

DAY: 21

MONTH: Mar

YEAR: 2008

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