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Definition of fungi:
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Abstract
Summary
Dermatophytes are group of fungi which have a unique enzyme
capacity that enable them to utilize keratin as a nutrient source. Diseases
caused by dermatophytes are generally regarded as dermatophytosis or
superficial mycosis.
Dermatophytosis is a clinical condition which is not opportunistic in
activity, rather it is a superficial fungal infection which affects keratin-rich
regions of the body such as hair, skin and nails. They affect nail causing
onychomycosis and affect hair causing tinea capitis.
Onychomycosis contributes to 50% of all nail disorders and
represents 30% of all superficial skin fungal infections. It is distributed
worldwide and presents in different forms in different parts of the world.
Tinea capitis is the most common pediatric dermatophyte infection in
the world. It is usually found in children less than 12 years of age with a
peak incidence at 3–7 years. This age predilection may result from the
fungistatic properties of fatty acids in postpubertal sebum. The common
causative dermatophytes of tinea capitis include Microsporum canis,
Microsporum audouini, Trichophyton tonsurans.
It is essential that good laboratory methods are available for rapid
diagnosis of dermatophytes in order to start treatment and preventive
measures.
The aim of this study was to determine the utility of new diagnostic
microscopic methods including Chicago sky blue stain and fluorescent.