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Abstract
Superficial fungal infections are among the most common diseases seen in daily dermatological practice. The prevelance distribution of the SFI, their aetiological agents and the predominating anatomical infection patterns vary with geographical location and a wide range of enviromental and cultural factors.
This study was undertaken to study proportions and patterns of SFI among patients seeking medical advice for dermatological problems in Sohag Governorate and also to study the potential thier risk factors.
The total number of patients who attended the outpatient clinics of Dermatology of Sohag University Hospitals was 7.680 patients, between April 2014 to March 2015. Out of these, 800 patients were diagnosed as having superficial fungal infections (10.4%). Superficial fungal infections were slightly higher in females (53%). Age of patients ranged between (1 to 60 years). Dermatophytes were (76.75%) the most common pathogen. Patients with SFI were more observed in hot seasons (56.75%), and in rural areas (81.75%).
Tinea corporis was the commonest clinical type (31.13%), especialy among adolescent females. Tinea capitis was the second predominant disease (30.50%), especially in boys. Pityriasis versicolor represented (18.63%) of SFI. Adult and adolescent males were more affected with PV.Tinea pedis was (11.13%), higher in adult females.
Candidiasis represented (4.63%) of SFI and onychomycosis (3.37%), especialy observed in adult females.
Superficial fungal infection was common among patients in contact with domestic animals, in large family size (seven persons or more in one family) and overcrowded (three persons or more in one room), and among persons with lower level of education.