Onychomycosis caused by dematiaceous fungi: A four-year study on agricultural workers of Assam, India.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Onychomycosis caused by dematiaceous fungi is rarely reported and the identification is also quite tricky due to poor sporulation. Recent emergence of dematiaceous fungi as a major cause of onychomycosis is a matter of concern in the field of mycology. Therefore, this study aimed to understand the dematiaceous fungi as a possible cause of onychomycosis, especially among agricultural workers. In addition, the evaluation of the antifungal susceptibility patterns led to the idea of an accurate drug that will help to treat and prevent antifungal resistance.

Materials and methods

The standard procedure was followed for direct microscopic examination and fungi isolation. Furthermore, antifungal susceptibility testing was conducted in accordance with the Clin

SUBMITTER: Borgohain P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10864739 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature