Dermatophytes in military personnel

R. L. Garcia; J. V. VanDersarl; E. W. Kraus

doi:10.1093/milmed/138.11.728

Dermatophytes in military personnel

R. L. Garcia, J. V. VanDersarl, E. W. Kraus

Medicine

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Abstract

In a random survey of 100 Air Force non commissioned officers with over 10 years active duty, 15% had culturally proven dermatophytosis. Clinical and cultural correlation was poor, with 29% of the dermatophytes being isolated from normal skin. Only 40% of those with clinical lesions had dermatophytes isolated. Cultures were superior to KOH preparations for the demonstration of dermatophytes. These results are discussed in view of a previous study of the incidence of dermatophytes in Air Force basic trainees. Military life does not increase the incidence of dermatophytosis.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	728-729
Number of pages	2
Journal	Military medicine
Volume	138
Issue number	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/138.11.728
State	Published - 1973

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