SUPERFICIAL AND CUTANEOUS MYCOSES AT NURSERIES AND SCHOOLS OF MAHALLAT CITY, CENTRAL PART OF IRAN

Abstract

This study was conducted for detection of common superficial and cutaneous mycoses in nurseries and schools of Mahallat during September 1989 to June 1990. A Total of 9884 individuals (under 18 years of age) were both clinically observed and tested by laboratory. 5.6% were positive to mycotic infections and from those the rate of infection for pityrosporosis, tinea versicolor and dermatophytosis were 42.7%, 12.6% and 1.8% respectively. Trichomycosis axillaries and erythrasma (although their etiologic agents are bacteria) were diagnosed with a rate of 42.4% and 0.5% respectively. Superficial mycoses were most common in 12-18 age groups and dermatophytosis was most common in 6-9 age groups.