What question did this study set out to answer?

To investigate the clinical and mycological aspects of dermatophytosis in a rural tertiary care setting.

March 4, 2026Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal0 citationsOpen Access

Clinical and Mycological Profile of Dermatophytosis in a Rural Tertiary Care Hospital, Central India

AWAditi Warghade DSDipika Shaw GMGargi Mudey

Key Points

To investigate the clinical and mycological aspects of dermatophytosis in a rural tertiary care setting.
Conducted a clinical evaluation of dermatophytosis cases
Identified prevalent dermatophyte species
Gathered patient history including animal contact
T. mentagrophyte complex identified as the most common dermatophyte
Tinea corporis emerges as a key clinical manifestation
Animal contact history correlates with increased risk of infection

Abstract

T. mentagrophyte complex is the predominant dermatophyte in central India. Tinea corporis is a significant clinical finding reported; further, the animal's contact history is an essential risk factor associated with this disease.

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