Dermatophytose disease survey in practical hospital of the Hue medical school, 2003
- Author:
Truong Quang Anh
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Dermatophyte fungi, Candida sp
- MeSH:
Dermatomycoses;
Schools, Medical;
diagnosis;
Hospitals
- From:Journal of Malaria and parasite diseases Control
2003;0(6):80-85
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
-
Abstract:
Dermatophytose diseases were investigated in 384 patients in the Hue Medical School's hospital. Dermatophyte fungi and Candida sp were investigated by direct examination using KOH 20% solution. The following results were found: A total of 199 positive cases (51.85%) was found of which most cases were determined to be dermatophyte (91%) and the remaining was Candida sp (9.00%). The rate of male/female was 1/4. The highest rate of infection was found in the age group of 11-30 years old
