F Forghani, A Nasrollahi Omran, M Kouchaki, A Mirzaie,
Volume 7, Issue 3 (Autumn 2013)
Abstract
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