Abstract
Superficial mycosis with dermatophytes has a wide geographical distribution and diverse species prevalence. This mycological study comprised of 204 clinically suspected cases of dermatophytosis. All 204 samples were subjected to direct microscopy by potassium hydroxide (KOH) mount and isolation on Sabouraud's dextrose agar containing chloramphenicol without cycloheximide. Culture confirmation was done by tease mount, slide culture and various physiological tests like urease test, hair perforation test etc. In the present study an agar based disk diffusion method was performed to determine the susceptibility of dermatophytes. In this study 49% cases were positive for fungus in microscopy, while 24% was culture positive. The most common clinical types observed was T. cruris (40%) followed by T. corporis (34.3%). Young adults in the age group of 21-30 years were most commonly affected, belonging to lower middle socio-economic status. Among cultures, T. rubrum was the most common isolate (53%) followed by T. mentagrophyte (38.7%).
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