Frequency of Dermatophytosis in Wrestling and Bodybuilding Halls in Challous, 2010

Frequency of Dermatophytosis in Wrestling and Bodybuilding Halls in Challous, 2010

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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) Mattress Collection 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 TMNT 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.