Azerbaycan’da Dermatofitlerin Çeşitliliği ve Yayılma Yoğunluğu

Abstract

Bu çalışmada Azerbaycan'ın çeşitli bölgelerinde dermatofitlerin çeşitliliği, mevsimselliği ve yaygınlığı incelenmiştir. Makroskopik ve mikroskopik özelliklere dayanarak gerçekleştirilen iki yıllık retrospektif bir araştırma kapsamında toplam 177 izolat tanımlanmıştır. En sık karşılaşılan tür Trichophyton tonsurans (%44.5) olup, özellikle 25–40 yaş arası (%37.2) erkeklerde daha yaygın olarak gözlemlenmiştir. Türlerin dağılımında bölgesel ve mevsimsel farklılıklar da tespit edilmiştir. Azerbaycan’da dermatofitlerle ilgili mevcut bilgi eksikliği göz önüne alındığında, elde edilen bulgular Güney Kafkasya bölgesindeki dermatofitlerin epidemiyolojisinin daha iyi anlaşılmasına katkı sağlamakta ve klinisyenler için faydalı bilgiler sunmaktadır.

Keywords

• Epidermophyton
• Dermatofitler
• Dermatofitozis
• Microsporum
• Trichophyton

Supporting Institution

Bu çalışma herhangi bir kurum veya kuruluş tarafından desteklenmemiştir.

Ethical Statement

Bu çalışmada akademik ve bilimsel etik kurallarına uyduğumu, alıntı yaptığım tüm kaynakları doğru şekilde belirttiğimi ve herhangi bir intihal veya etik dışı davranışta bulunmadığımı beyan ederim.

Thanks

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Diversity and Prevalence of Dermatophytes in Azerbaijan

Abstract

This study investigates the diversity, seasonality, and prevalence of dermatophytes in various regions of Azerbaijan. A two-year retrospective study was conducted, during which a total of 177 isolates were identified based on macroscopic and microscopic characteristics. The most frequently detected species was Trichophyton tonsurans (44.5%), which was more commonly observed among males aged 25 to 40 (37.2%). Regional and seasonal variations in species distribution were also noted. Considering the limited data available on dermatophytes in Azerbaijan, these findings contribute to a better understanding of their epidemiology in the South Caucasus region and may provide valuable insights for clinicians.

Keywords

• Epidermophyton
• Dermatofytes
• Dermatophytosis
• Microsporum
• Trichophyton

Supporting Institution

This study was not supported by any institution or organization.

Ethical Statement

I hereby declare that I have complied with academic and scientific ethical principles in this study. I have properly cited all sources and have not engaged in any form of plagiarism or unethical conduct.

Thanks

I would like to thank everyone who contributed directly or indirectly to the preparation of this study.

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