| dermatophytes in the rural area of duzce, turkey. | a total of 227 subjects (112 were male and 115 female), who were residents of the rural region of duzce, were examined for dermatomycosis. a total of 120 samples (47 nail fragments, 73 skin scales) were collected from 81 patients for mycological analysis on the basis of the results of clinical evaluation. all specimens collected were analysed by direct microscopy and culture. positive results were detected in the cultures of 53 (44.1%) of the 120 samples. about 46 (86.7%) samples also presented ... | 2004 | 15601451 |
| dermatophytoses in forestry workers and farmers. | to assess the frequency of superficial mycoses in forestry workers and farmers in the rural region of duzce, a total of 467 residents of the rural region were examined for dermatomycosis infection. of these, 349 were forestry workers and 118 farmers. all specimens collected were analysed by direct microscopy and culture. tinea pedis et manus was found in 23 (19.4%), and onycomycosis in 21 (17.7%) farmers. tinea pedis et manus was found in 50 (14.3%), and onycomycosis in 28 (8%) forestry workers. ... | 2005 | 15982208 |