Clinical and Mycological Profile of Dermatophytosis in a Rural Tertiary Care Hospital, Central India

Key Points

• To investigate the clinical and mycological aspects of dermatophytosis in a rural tertiary care setting.
• Conducted a clinical evaluation of dermatophytosis cases
• Identified prevalent dermatophyte species
• Gathered patient history including animal contact
• T. mentagrophyte complex identified as the most common dermatophyte
• Tinea corporis emerges as a key clinical manifestation
• Animal contact history correlates with increased risk of infection