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Fungal agents in different anatomical sites in Public Health Services in Cuiabá, state of Mato Grosso, Brazil / Agentes fúngicos em diferentes sítios anatômicos nos Serviços de Saúde Pública em Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brasil
Araújo, Sebastião Martins de; Fontes, Cor Jésus Fernandes; Leite Júnior, Diniz Pereira; Hahn, Rosane Christine.
  • Araújo, Sebastião Martins de; Federal University of Mato Grosso. Faculty of Medical Sciences. Laboratory of Investigation. Cuiabá. BR
  • Fontes, Cor Jésus Fernandes; Federal University of Mato Grosso. Faculty of Medical Sciences. Laboratory of Investigation. Cuiabá. BR
  • Leite Júnior, Diniz Pereira; Federal University of Mato Grosso. Faculty of Medical Sciences. Laboratory of Investigation. Cuiabá. BR
  • Hahn, Rosane Christine; Federal University of Mato Grosso. Faculty of Medical Sciences. Laboratory of Investigation. Cuiabá. BR
Rev. Inst. Med. Trop. Säo Paulo ; 54(1): 5-10, Jan.-Feb. 2012. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-614889
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

A contribution to the regional epidemiological profile of the most common fungal agents in Public Health Services in Cuiabá, state of Mato Grosso, including university hospitals and polyclinics.

METHODS:

Clinical specimens (n = 1,496) from 1,078 patients were collected, submitted to direct mycological exam (potash or stick tape method) and cultured in specific mediums. Dermatophytic and non-dermatophytic agents were identified according to micromorphology (Ridell technique).

RESULTS:

The majority of the 1,496 specimens were skin (n = 985) and nail exams (n = 472). Of the 800 positive cultures, 246 (30.8 percent) corresponded to dermatophytes and 336 (42 percent) to yeasts of the genus Candida, 190 (23.7 percent) to other yeasts, 27 (3.4 percent) to non-dermatophytic filamentous fungi and one (0.1 percent) the agent of subcutaneous mycosis. Lesions considered primary occurred in greater numbers (59.5 percent) than recurrent lesions (37.4 percent), with a greater concentration of positivity occurring on the arms and legs.

CONCLUSIONS:

Comorbidities, allergies and diabetes mellitus were conditions associated with greater positivity in direct mycological exams and cultures. Positive culture was considered a definitive diagnosis of fungal infection and confirmed 47.8 percent of diagnostic hypotheses.
RESUMO

INTRODUÇÃO:

Contribuição sobre o perfil epidemiológico regional referente aos agentes fúngicos mais freqüentes nos Serviços de Saúde Pública em Cuiabá-MT, incluindo policlínicas e hospitais universitários.

MÉTODOS:

Foram examinados 1.496 espécimes clínicos colhidos a partir de 1.078 pacientes, os quais foram submetidos ao exame direto (potassa e/ou fita gomada) e cultivos em meios específicos. Os agentes foram identificados segundo micromorfologia (técnica de Ridell).

RESULTADOS:

Os 1.496 espécimes foram relacionados na maioria a exames de pele (n = 985), e unhas (n = 472). Dos 800 cultivos positivos, 246 (30,8 por cento) corresponderam a dermatófitos, 336 (42 por cento) a leveduras do gênero Candida, 190 (23,7 por cento) a outras leveduras, 27 (3,4 por cento) a fungos filamentosos não dermatofíticos e um (0,1 por cento) a agente de micoses subcutâneas. Lesões consideradas primárias compareceram em maior número (59,5 por cento), comparadas as recidivantes (37,4 por cento). Foi observada maior positividade em membros inferiores e superiores.

CONCLUSÕES:

Co-morbidades, quadros alérgicos e diabetes mellitus representaram condições associadas à maior positividade em exames micológicos diretos e cultivos. O cultivo positivo foi considerado como diagnóstico definitivo de infecção fúngica, e confirmou 47,8 por cento de hipóteses diagnósticas.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Dermatomycoses / Fungi Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Infant / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Inst. Med. Trop. Säo Paulo Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2012 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Mato Grosso/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Dermatomycoses / Fungi Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Infant / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Inst. Med. Trop. Säo Paulo Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2012 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Mato Grosso/BR