PREVALENCE OF DERMATOPHYTOSIS IN PATIENTS AT THE DERMATOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF TRA VINH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, VIETNAM

Ly Khanh Linh; Nguyen Van Thong; Nguyen Thi Thuy Duy; Nguyen Minh Thuan

Authors

Ly Khanh Linh Tra Vinh University, Vietnam
Nguyen Van Thong Tra Vinh University, Vietnam
Nguyen Thi Thuy Duy Tra Vinh University, Vietnam
Nguyen Minh Thuan Student, Tra Vinh University, Vietnam

Keywords:

dermatophytes, nondermatophytes molds, superficial mycoses, Tra Vinh University Hospital

Abstract

Dermatophytosis is a term used to describe superficial fungal infections caused by dermatophytes, yeasts, and non-dermatophyte
fungi. These infections can vary widely in severity, ranging from mild or symptomless cases to serious systemic infections that may become life-threatening. Early diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment are crucial in effectively managing the disease and preventing fungal growth. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from May 2024 to August 2024, with patients visiting the Department of Dermatology at Tra Vinh University Hospital as the study subjects. The study included 76 patients, and the rate of skin fungal infection was found to be 38.2% through the direct wet mount technique and 39.5% through culture. Among these, 50% were caused by dermatophytes (Trichophyton spp. 46.7%, Microsporum spp. 3.3%), while the other 50% were caused by non-dermatophytes molds. The research results have provided an overview of the types of fungi found in patients visiting Tra Vinh University Hospital, contributing to the improvement of treatment quality for patients.