Research Keyword: Tropical mycology

Randomized control trial to study the effectiveness of tablet Fluconazole, capsule Itraconazole and tablet Terbinafine in superficial dermatophytosis

This study tested three common antifungal medications used to treat fungal skin infections like ringworm. The research involved 180 patients who were randomly given one of three drugs and then checked at 4 and 8 weeks to see if the infection was gone. Itraconazole worked best, clearing infections in about 87% of patients, followed by Fluconazole at 73%, and Terbinafine at 63%.

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Epidemiological Profile of Otomycosis at the Peace Hospital of Ziguinchor (Senegal)

This study examined fungal ear infections (otomycosis) in a hospital in Senegal, finding that 85% of suspected cases were confirmed as fungal infections. The most common culprits were Aspergillus mold and Candida yeast species. The research emphasizes that proper fungal identification is crucial for effective treatment, as doctors might otherwise prescribe unnecessary antibiotics that don’t work against fungi.

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