A Study of Onychomycoses in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Onychomycoses denotes infection of the nail caused by dermatophyte fungi, Non dermatophytic moulds or yeast. Onychomycoses affects approximately 5% of population worldwide. Objective: This study was done to know the etiological agent of onychomycoses. Materials and Methods: A total of 60 patients with clinically suspected onychomycoses considered for treatment were included in the study. Nail scrapings and nail clippings were collected after cleaning with 70% alcohol to remove contaminants. Samples were subjected to KOH for direct microscopic examination and culture was done using Sabouraud’s Dextrose Agar with and without antibiotics. Results: Direct microscopy with KOH, 28(47%) were positive and by culture 25 (42%) were positive. Most common Dermatophyte was Trichopyton rubrum (24%) and among Non Dermatophyte moulds Aspergillus was the most common agent. E. floccosum was not isolated. Conclusion: Non dermatophyte moulds was most common etiological agent causing onychomycoses. KOH mount was found to be more sensitive than culture and helps in instituting early treatment
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Prof. Dr. Tejashree A
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