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 | |
| State | Published - 1973 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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Garcia, R. L., VanDersarl, J. V., & Kraus, E. W. (1973). Dermatophytes in military personnel. Military medicine, 138(11), 728-729. https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/138.11.728