ISSN: 2689-7822
Authors: Mikaeili A*, Yavari A and Rezaei M
Introduction: Candidiasis vaginitis, Tinea cruris and Erythrasma are the most common fungal and Corynebacterium infections in women. Favourable conditions, socio-economic status and age and occupation in different regions play a role in the frequency and severity of these diseases. Given that women make up half of the population of any society, knowing the frequency of fungal diseases of this genus and the severity of the disease their values are of great importance. Methods: In a descriptive study, it was decided to evaluate the frequency, variety and conditions of fungal infections in women referred to the Medical Mycology Laboratory of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences from the beginning of 1994 to the end of 2014. Considering that the mycology laboratory is the only specialized mycology laboratory in Kermanshah province, this study will be able to show us comprehensive information about the status of mycoses of women groin. In this study types and agents of mycoses and conditions such as age, job, season and place that predisposing factor role for infection were collected. Results: The highest prevalence of groin dermatophytosis is in the age group of 40-49 years with ٪ 28 و and the lowest is in the age group of 0-9 years and more than 70 years with ٪ 1. The present study shows that the highest prevalence of fungal species was in the years 1994-1998 and gradually declined and had the lowest prevalence in recent years. In this study, the most common fungal species of tinea cruris was Epidermophyton floccosum with a prevalence of ٪ 40 and the lowest was related to Trichophyton rubrum and Microsporum gypsum with a prevalence of 4, 0.4 percent. The most common agents of candidiasis were Candida albicans. The most common job of patients was Housewife and most common patient’s place was Kermanshah. Conclusion: The most important factor in preventing fungal infections is public health. For example, dry yourself carefully after taking a bath, don’t sit in a wet bath, and change your clothes after sweating in hot seasons. Tinea cruris is contagious. Be sure to prevent the spread of disease in gyms and swimming pools.
Keywords: Dermatophytosis; Erythrasma; Pityriasis Versicolor; Candidiasis
