Microbiological Profile Among Patients With Fungal Infections: A Hospital Based Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: There are various fungal infections of humans. Among them candidiasis, mucormycosis, etc are common. The present study was conducted to assess various fungal infections in study population. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted in the department of Microbiology. It comprised of 114 patients with fungal infection which comprised of 56 males and 58 females. Microbiological culture assessment was done in all cases. Swab was taken from the lesion of the patients and was incubated in Sabouraud’s dextrose agar medium for assessment of culture growth characteristics. Results: Age group 11-20 years had 1 male, 4 females, 21-30 years had 15 males, 13 females, 31-40 years had 20 males, 17 females, 41-50 years had 12 males, 9 females and >50 years had 8 males, 15 females. The difference was non- significant (P> 0.05). Common fungal infections were candidiasis seen in 30 males and 32 females, mucormycosis seen in 23 males and 20 females, phycomycosis seen in 2 males and 5 females and aspergillosis seen in 1 male and 1 female. The difference was non- significant (P> 0.05). Conclusion: Fungal infection is mostly seen in immunocompromized individuals. Maximum cases were seen in age group 31-40 years and 21-30 years. Most common infection was candidiasis.
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Maya Barala
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2018.4.4.038
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