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  • Title: [Superficial fungal infections. Epidemiologic, clinical and mycologic study over a three year period].
    Author: El Euch D, Ben Ammar F, Ben Sassi M, Mokni M, Mezlini S, Abidi H, Ben Osman Dhahri A.
    Journal: Tunis Med; 2006 Jul; 84(7):407-10. PubMed ID: 17039730.
    Abstract:
    The object of our study is to release the epidemiological, clinical and mycological characteristics of superficial fugal infections. A retrospective study was carried out during three years (1996-1998). Direct microscopy was positive in 86% cases, the culture in 62% cases. Trichophyton rubrum accounts for 85% of the dermatophytic flora. The superficial fugal infections account for 15% of the reasons for consultation in our service. They would touch according to data's of literature 2 to 13% of the general population. Trichophyton rubrum in accordance with the various series published, is the fungi most frequently insulated with variable rates between 46 and 82% of the superficial fungal infections. Any time, Candida albicans is prevalent on the level of the hands.
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