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Distribution ofddermatophytes from soils of urbn and rural areas of cities of paraiba state, Brazil / Distribuicao de dermatofitos isolados de solos de cidades do Estado da Paraiba, Brasil
Pontes, Zelia Braz Vieira da Silva; Oliveira, Aurylene Carlos de; Guerra, Felipe Queiroga Sarmento; Pontes, Luiz Renato de Araujo; Santos, Jozemar Pereira dos.
  • Pontes, Zelia Braz Vieira da Silva; Federal University of Paraiba. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Laboratory of Mycology. Joao Pessoa. BR
  • Oliveira, Aurylene Carlos de; Federal University of Paraiba. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Laboratory of Mycology. Joao Pessoa. BR
  • Guerra, Felipe Queiroga Sarmento; Federal University of Paraiba. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Laboratory of Mycology. Joao Pessoa. BR
  • Pontes, Luiz Renato de Araujo; Federal University of Paraiba. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Laboratory of Mycology. Joao Pessoa. BR
  • Santos, Jozemar Pereira dos; Federal University of Paraiba. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Laboratory of Mycology. Joao Pessoa. BR
Rev. Inst. Med. Trop. Säo Paulo ; 55(6): 377-383, Nov-Dec/2013. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-690349
ABSTRACT
SUMMARY The dermatophytes, keratinophilic fungi, represent important microorganisms of the soil microbiota, where there are cosmopolitan species and others with restricted geographic distribution. The aim of this study was to broaden the knowledge about the presence of dermatophytes in soils of urban (empty lots, schools, slums, squares, beaches and homes) and rural areas and about the evolution of their prevalence in soils of varying pH in cities of the four mesoregions of Paraiba State, Brazil. Soil samples were collected from 31 cities of Paraiba State. Of 212 samples, 62% showed fungal growth, particularly those from the Mata Paraibana mesoregion (43.5%), which has a tropical climate, hot and humid. Soil pH varied from 4.65 to 9.06, with 71% of the growth of dermatophytes occurring at alkaline pH (7.02 - 9.06) (ρ = 0.000). Of 131 strains isolated, 57.3% were geophilic species, particularly Trichophyton terrestre (31.3%) and Mycrosporum gypseum (21.4%). M. nanum and T. ajelloi were isolated for the first time in Paraiba State. The zoophilic species identified were T. mentagrophytes var. mentagrophytes (31.3 %) and T. verrucosum (7.6 %), and T. tonsurans was isolated as an anthropophilic species. The soils of urban areas including empty lots, schools, slums and squares of cities in the mesoregions of Paraiba State were found to be the most suitable reservoirs for almost all dermatophytes; their growth may have been influenced by environmental factors, soils with residues of human and/or animal keratin and alkaline pH. .
RESUMO
RESUMO Os dermatófitos, fungos queratinofílicos, representam importantes microrganismos da microbiota do solo, onde existem espécies cosmopolitas e outras de distribuição geográfica restrita. Este estudo teve como objetivo ampliar o conhecimento da distribuição de dermatófitos do solo proveniente de áreas urbanas (terrenos baldios, escolas, favelas, praças, praias e residências) e rurais de quatro mesorregiões paraibanas e da influência do pH na adaptação desse grupo de fungos. Amostras de solos urbanos e rurais foram coletadas de 31 cidades do estado da Paraíba, Brasil. De 212 amostras 62% apresentaram crescimento fúngico, destacando-se a Mesorregião da Mata Paraibana (43.5%), a qual apresenta clima tropical, quente e úmido. O pH das amostras de solo variou de 4.65 a 9.06, com crescimento de 71% dos dermatófitos em pH alcalino (7.02 - 9.06) (ρ = 0.000). Das 131 cepas isoladas 57.3% eram espécies geofílicas, destacando-se Trichophyton terrestre (31.3%) e Microsporum gypseum (21.4%). M. nanum e T. ajelloi foram isolados pela primeira vez no estado da Paraíba. Entre as espécies zoofílicas foram identificadas T. mentagrophytes var. mentagrophytes (31.3%) e T. verrucosum (7.6%) e como espécie antropofílica foi isolada T. tonsurans. Os solos de terrenos baldios, escolas, favelas e praças de cidades paraibanas são os reservatórios mais adequados dos dermatófitos, cujo crescimento pode ter sido influenciado por fatores ambientais, solos com resíduos de queratina humana e ou animal e pH alcalino. .
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Soil Microbiology / Arthrodermataceae Type of study: Prognostic study / Risk factors Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Inst. Med. Trop. Säo Paulo Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Paraiba/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Soil Microbiology / Arthrodermataceae Type of study: Prognostic study / Risk factors Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Inst. Med. Trop. Säo Paulo Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Paraiba/BR