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Forghani F, Nasrollahi Omran A, Kouchaki M, Mirzaie A. Frequency of Dermatophytosis in Wrestling and Bodybuilding Halls in Challous, 2010. mljgoums 2013; 7 (3) :31-37
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Frequency of Dermatophytosis in Wrestling and Bodybuilding Halls in Challous, 2010
F Forghani1 , A Nasrollahi Omran 2, M Kouchaki3 , A Mirzaie4
1- MSc of Microbiology, Young Researchers Club, Islamic Azad University
2- Assistant Professor of Medical Mycology, Faculty of Medicine, Islamic Azad University , AYAT 51@ yahoo. Co
3- MSc of Microbiology, Biology Department, Faculty of Biology Sciences, Islamic Azad University
4- MSc of Microbiology, Biology Department, Faculty of Biology Sciences
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Abstract Background and Objective: One of the most common diseases of keratin tissues is dermatophytosis caused by dermatophyte fungi. Because of being contagious, it has a high prevalence rate in wrestling and body building gyms. This study was designed to evaluate the process of this disease and improve the hygiene of halls. Material and Methods: The Samples (N= 540) were obtained from athletes and gyms, and a questionnaire was used to gather information. To identify various specious of dermatophyte, the routine diagnostic procedures, culture media, and supplementary tests were performed. Results: Of samples taken from athletes, 59 wrestlers and 11 body builders suffer from dermatophytosis. Trichophytontonsurans (%28.81) and Epidermophytonfloccosum (%36.36) are the main isolates in wrestlers and body builders. Also the rate of epidermophytonfloccosum (%37.5) is the highest in the samples taken from gym mats and halls. Conclusion: Because of high prevalence of dermatophytosis, pay attention to increase of hygiene and training courses for coaches and athletes are crucially important. Keywords: Dermatophytosis Wrestling and Body Building Halls Challous
Keywords: Dermatophytosis, Wrestling and Body Building Halls, Challous
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Received: 2013/06/26 | Accepted: 2013/09/29 | Published: 2013/09/29 | ePublished: 2013/09/29
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