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Frequency of superficial fungal infections in renal transplant recipients

Authors

Bhatti Sadia
Talat, Humaira
Wahid, Zarnaz
Sajid, Madiha
Dow University of Health Sciences ; , Department of Dermatology ;

J. Pak. Assoc. Dermatol. 2015; 25 (2): 111-113
JPAD-Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Journal Country: Pakistan
P-ISSN: 1560-9014
E-ISSN: 2413-7650
Type of Publication: Journal Article
Category: Adult, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged,
Country of Research: Pakistan WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
Type of Research: Clinical
Keywords: Mycoses / Epidemiology
Broad Subjects: Health Systems, Kidney Transplantation ,Cross-Sectional Studies ,Candidiasis ,Tinea ,Tinea Versicolor
Citation: Sadia Bhatti ,Humaira Talat ,Zarnaz Wahid ,Madiha Sajid , Frequency of superficial fungal infections in renal transplant recipients, J. Pak. Assoc. Dermatol. 2015; 25 (2): 111-113

Abstract English

To determine the frequency of superficial fungal infections in renal transplant recipients. This cross-sectional study was conducted in the outpatient clinic, Department of Dermatology, Dow University of Health Sciences and Civil Hospital Karachi. Patients of 20-60 year of age undergone renal transplant 3 to 12 months back were enrolled while patients with diabetes were excluded from study. Patients were evaluated for the presence of superficial mycoses. Skin scrapings and nail clippings were collected mycologic evaluation. A total of 62 patients were enrolled. The mean age of enrolled patients was 39.9 +/- 10.3 years and 37 [59.7%] were male. The mean duration of transplant was 7.6 +/- 2.9 months.23 [37.1%] were on steroids. Fungal infections were documented in 38 [61.3%] patients. Of 38 patients, 19 [50%] had candidiasis. Stratified analysis showed fungal infections to be similar in >/=40 or <40 years of age [63.6% v.58.6%] , female and male [64% vs.59.5%] ; duration of transplant <8 or >8 months [63.9% vs.57.7%] and those who were on steroids [69.6%] or other drugs [62.5%] . It is concluded from this study that patient’s undergone renal transplant has increased frequency of fungal infection

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