Abstract:

Introduction:Dermatophytosis is a common superficial mycosis causing significant cutaneous morbidity. In recent times, the prevalence of dermatophytosis is increasing. The dermatophyte infections spread easily and rapidly especially in low socioeconomic classes and thus warrant early therapy.Dermatophyte infections are commonly treated by topical antifungal drugs like clotrimazole, terbinafine, ketoconazole. But severe and chronic form of dermatophytosis requires treatment with systemic antifungal drugs like itraconazole, griseofulvin and terbinafine.There is emergence of antifungal resistant strains due to incongruous use of antifungals and poor antifungal policy. There are limited studies related to antifungal susceptibility testing (AFST). So present study was undertaken to determine mycological, clinical profile and antifungal Susceptibility testing ofdermatophytosis.

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