| yeasts of the genus candida are the dominant cause of onychomycosis in libyan women but not men: results of a 2-year surveillance study. | the reported frequency of recovery of fungi from infected nails varies according to the geographical area. | 2002 | 12072073 |
| dermatophytes and other fungi associated with skin mycoses in tripoli, libya. | this study sought to determine the prevalence of skin infections and their causative agents in the libyan population. samples were collected from 2224 patients attending the dermatology clinics of the tripoli medical centre (tmc) between august 1997 and december 1999 and were submitted to a mycology laboratory for analysis. diagnosis was confirmed by microscopic examination in 1180 cases (53.1%) and the causative agent was isolated and cultured in 1160 cases (52.2%). dermatophytes, malassezia fu ... | 2002 | 12000510 |
| trichophyton violaceum is the dominant cause of tinea capitis in children in tripoli, libya: results of a two year survey. | the causative agents of tinea capitis in libyan nationals attending the out patient dermatology clinic of the tripoli medical centre over the period december 1997 to december 1999 were investigated. samples (hair and scalp scrapings) were taken from 940 patients who presented with suspected tinea capitis. the etiological agents were identified in 584 cases. trichophyton violaceum was found to be the most prevalent organism isolated being responsible for 64.4% (376/584) of culture positive cases, ... | 2002 | 11998877 |