Study of Dermatophytes in Northwest Iran
Author Information
Author(s): Diba Kambiz, Jafari Kosar, Alizadeh Kasra, Aslani Narges
Primary Institution: Urmia University of Medical Sciences
Hypothesis
The study investigates the incidence of dermatophyte species causing dermatophytosis in northwest Iran.
Conclusion
The study provides a diverse overview of dermatophytes in northwest Iran, highlighting the emergence of Myriodontium keratinophilum as a causative agent of dermatophytosis.
Supporting Evidence
- 39 clinical specimens were identified as dermatophytes.
- The most common species isolated was Trichophyton mentagrophytes/T. interdigitale.
- Environmental samples yielded 10 dermatophyte isolates.
- Myriodontium keratinophilum was identified as a rare causative agent of dermatophytosis.
Takeaway
This study looked at different fungi that can cause skin infections in people in northwest Iran, finding some rare types that are not usually seen.
Methodology
The study used morphological methods and PCR-RFLP to identify dermatophytes from clinical and environmental samples.
Limitations
The study may not cover all geographical areas or all potential dermatophyte species present in Iran.
Participant Demographics
Clinical samples were collected from patients presenting lesions at a mycology laboratory.
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