Fungal infections or mycoses are classified as Superficial, Subcutaneous, and Systemic depending on the degree of invasion of the host. Superficial fungal infections are most common in tropical and subtropical countries. Superficial fungal infections of the skin are one of the most common dermatological conditions seen in clinical practice. It affects 20- 25% of the population. In this study, 1473 Suspected superficial fungal infection cases were identified among approximately 3500 patients screened during August 2017 to August 2019. The collected samples (skin, nail, and hair) were subjected to direct microscopy with 10% potassium hydroxide and cultured on plain Sabourauds dextrose agar, Sabourauds dextrose agar with actidione and Sabourauds dextrose agar with chloramphenicol. After the fungal culture growth Lacto Phenol Cotton Blue mount was done to identify the fungal species. | The prevalence and pattern of superficial fungal infections among patients visiting dermatology opd of a tertiary care hospital in Warangal
