A survey of Raktaja Krimis of Chhindwara was made during July, 1986 to June, 1987. Tinea infections were abundant followed by Tinea cruris, Tinea pedis, Tinear capitis, Tinea barbae, and Tinea unguinum. Tinea infections were common among the youth between 21 - 30 years. The percentage wise tinea infections were as follows : Trichophyton rubrum (64.5%), T. mentagrophytes (5.37%), T. violaceum (1...

The keratinolytic potential of the kearatinolytic fungi was determined by the release of protein by utilizing feather keratin. The total protein yield was found to be 430 ug mL -1 from Chrysosporium indicum, 410 ug mL -1 protein from Microsporum canis, 390 ug mL -1 protein from Crysosporium keratinophillum, 370 ug mL -1 protein from Microsporum gypseum, 360 ug mL -1 protein from Trichophyton ru...

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Dermatophytosis (tinea) infections are fungal infections caused by dermatophytes a group of fungi that invade and grow in dead keratin. Several species commonly invade human keratin and these belong to the Epidermophyton, Microsporum and Trichophyton genera. They tend to grow outwards on skin, producing a ringlike pattern hence the term 'ringworm'. They are very common and affect different part...

Classical identification of dermatophytes relies on morphological and physiological characteristics. The search for these characteristics often makes their identification long and laborious. In addition, phenotypic features can frequently vary from strain to strain or the organism can become devoid of distinguishing features. In the last few years, genotypic approaches to identification have pr...

structures with typical arrangement on hyphae, chlamydospores, spirals, antler-shaped hyphae (chandeliers), nodular organs, pectinate organs and racquet hyphae [2,4]. In addition, some physiological characteristics based on nutritional requirements [4-8]such as vitamin deficiency can be used to identify some dermatophytes. Most dermatophyte colonies develop forms and pigmentation which can allo...

The aim of the investigation was to determine diversity of the causative agents of dermatophytoses and characterize the epidemiological situation in Lithuania in 2001-2010. During this period, dermatophytes showed a tendency to decline. The following dermatophytes were isolated: Trichophyton (T.) Malamsten, Microsporum (M.) Gruby and Epidermophyton E. Lang. The number of nondermatophytes increa...

Dermatophytes are among the common fungal agents implicated in superficial skin infections worldwide. They include species of Trichophyton, Microsporum and Epidermophyton. In hot and humid climates of tropical and subtropical regions, the incidence of these pathogens is higher. We present in this article, the epidemiological data regarding the prevalence of different dermatophyte species involv...

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to evaluate the antimicrobial and antitumor activities of Stevia rebaudiana (Asteraceae) leaf extracts. Methods: Four solvent extracts (ethyl acetate, acetone, chloroform and water) of Stevia rebaudiana leaves were investigated against Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, Aeromonas hydrophila and Vibrio cholerae by us...