Les espèces du genre trichosporon liées à l'homme à Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire) : étude préliminaire - 04/03/08
K.D. Adou-Bryn [1],
S. Coulibaly [1],
K.J. Brou [1],
G. Yapo [1],
A.B. Nzue [1],
J. Ouhon [1],
T.A. Boue [2],
A.G. Koman [2],
A. Assoumou [1],
M. Kone [2]
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Human Trichosporon species in Abidjan (Ivory Coast): preliminary study |
The present study was designed to identify Trichosporon species found in man in Abidjan and to specify preferential seats. The investigation is transversal and includes 31 patients with skin lesions.
Samples of scales, genitopubic hairs or nail dust were taken. Mycological examination included direct examination and seeding on Sabouraud glucose agar with chloramphenicol and on Sabouraud glucose agar with chloramphenicol and cycloheximide. Identification of Trichosporon species was based on macroscopic and microscopic aspects and on biochemical characteristics established.
Five Trichosporon species are isolated: T. asahii , T. asteroides , T. inkin , T. mucoides and T. ovoides . Males and femelles and âge groups are equally infected. Main clinical manifestations are ichting and intertrigo generally associated. None of species seems to have specific seat. T. asahii , T. mucoides and T. inkin are the most frequent species. Further studies must confirm this result.
Mots clés : Trichosporon asahii , Trichosporon inkin , Trichosporon mucoides , Infection cutanée humaine , Côte d'Ivoire
Keywords:
Trichosporon asahii
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Trichosporon inkin
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Trichosporon mucoides
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Human cutaneous infection
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Ivory Coast
Esquema
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Vol 11 - N° 3
P. 127-130 - septembre 2001 Regresar al númeroBienvenido a EM-consulte, la referencia de los profesionales de la salud.
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