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Dermatophytes – Are they developing resistance to antifungal agents?

Balasubrahmanyam G1, Mamatha P1 , Shishira R Jartarkar1 , Sunitha Mohan2 , Ranjitha Chowdary2 , Hanumanthayya K3 

1 – Assistant Professor, 2 -Junior Resident, 3-Professor & Head, Department of Dermatology Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Center, Bengaluru 

Address for correspondence:

Dr K Hanumanthayya

Professor and Head Department of DVL

Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences

Whitefield, Bengaluru 

Received Date: 2018-06-05,
Accepted Date: 2018-07-08,
Published Date: 2018-07-31
Year: 2018, Volume: 8, Issue: 3, Page no. 27-30, DOI: 10.26463/rjms.8_3_8
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Abstract

Dermatophytosis is a common dermatological problem encountered in Dermatology outpatient department. It was described as “Bread and Butter of dermatologist”. A decade earlier patients were coming for the treatment of Tinea cruris and Tinea corporis to a Dermatologist, and a course of antifungal agents were bringing smile and satisfaction to the patient. Today even after the completion of a course of antifungal agents, patients are not satisfied, and are coming with persistence of lesions and new lesions. Hence a doubt has emerged, whether the Dermatophytes have developed resistance to antifungal agents. 

Aim: To evaluate the donor deferral rate and reasons for deferral of blood donation in a voluntary blood donation camp. Material and methods: This is a cross sectional study conducted in a voluntary blood donation camp held at a Degree College in Davangere. Data regarding reasons for deferral were obtained by examination of individuals who came forward to donate blood and also by the information in the donor questionnaire.

Results: Seventy four individuals came forward for voluntary blood donation. Donor deferral was highest among women (70.42%) and the causes were temporary like low hemoglobin levels (44%) and low body weight (42%).There were no permanent deferrals.

Conclusion: This study concludes that donor deferral is common among females and the reason for the same is low hemoglobin level and low body weight.

<p>Dermatophytosis is a common dermatological problem encountered in Dermatology outpatient department. It was described as &ldquo;Bread and Butter of dermatologist&rdquo;. A decade earlier patients were coming for the treatment of Tinea cruris and Tinea corporis to a Dermatologist, and a course of antifungal agents were bringing smile and satisfaction to the patient. Today even after the completion of a course of antifungal agents, patients are not satisfied, and are coming with persistence of lesions and new lesions. Hence a doubt has emerged, whether the Dermatophytes have developed resistance to antifungal agents.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Aim: </strong>To evaluate the donor deferral rate and reasons for deferral of blood donation in a voluntary blood donation camp. Material and methods: This is a cross sectional study conducted in a voluntary blood donation camp held at a Degree College in Davangere. Data regarding reasons for deferral were obtained by examination of individuals who came forward to donate blood and also by the information in the donor questionnaire.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> Seventy four individuals came forward for voluntary blood donation. Donor deferral was highest among women (70.42%) and the causes were temporary like low hemoglobin levels (44%) and low body weight (42%).There were no permanent deferrals.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> This study concludes that donor deferral is common among females and the reason for the same is low hemoglobin level and low body weight.</p>
Keywords
Dermatophytes, Tinea cruris, Tinea corporis, Itraconazole, Resistance
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