Dermatophytes from Apparently Healthy Toe-webs of Service Personnel Stationed in Northeastren Region of India

  • R. R. Mattada Defence Research Laboratory, Tezpur
  • T. K. Das Defence Research Laboratory, Tezpur
  • K. Zachariah Defence Research Laboratory, Tezpur
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.32.6286
Keywords: Climate, Radiation hazards

Abstract

Apparently healthy toe-webs of 230 individuals belonging to various Army units stationed India were studied for dermatophytes. 35 were found positive. This revealed the presence of 28 Trichophyton mentagrophytes, 4 Epidermophyton floccosum, 2 Microsporum gypseum and 1 T. rubrum.

Author Biographies

R. R. Mattada, Defence Research Laboratory, Tezpur
Defence Research Laboratory, Tezpur-784 001
T. K. Das, Defence Research Laboratory, Tezpur
Defence Research Laboratory, Tezpur-784 001
K. Zachariah, Defence Research Laboratory, Tezpur
Defence Research Laboratory, Tezpur-784 001
Published
2014-02-17
How to Cite
Mattada, R., Das, T., & Zachariah, K. (2014). Dermatophytes from Apparently Healthy Toe-webs of Service Personnel Stationed in Northeastren Region of India. Defence Science Journal, 32(3), 197-199. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.32.6286
Issue
Vol 32 No 3
Section
General Papers
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