Tinea pedis and onychomycosis frequency in diabetes mellitus patients and diabetic foot ulcers: A cross sectional – observational study. | [Pakistan Journal of Medical Research • 2016]

Author(s):

1. Gamze Akkus: Department of Internal Medicine, Cukurova University Medical Faculty, Adana, Turkey

2. Mehtap Evran: Department of Internal Medicine, Cukurova University Medical Faculty, Adana, Turkey

3. Dilek Gungor: Department of Internal Medicine, Cukurova University Medical Faculty, Adana, Turkey

4. Mehmet Karakas: Cukurova University Medical Faculty, 01330 Adana, Turkey

5. Murat Sert: Cukurova University Medical Faculty, 01330 Adana, Turkey

6. Tamer Tetiker: Cukurova University Medical Faculty, 01330 Adana, Turkey

Abstract:

Objective: Impaired cellular immunity and reduced phagocytic function of polymorphonuclear leukocytes facilitate the development of skin fungal and bacterial infections due to uncontrolled hyperglycemia in diabetic patients. In our study, we aimed to assess onychomycosis and/or tinea pedis frequency in diabetic patients, and effects on the development of chronic complications, particularly foot ulcer. Methods: We included 227 diabetic patients in the study. Forty-three patients had diabetic foot ulcer. We screened and recorded demographic characteristics, HbA1c levels of patients, and presence of complications We examined patients dermatologically, and collected samples by scalpel from skin between toes, and from sole, toe nail, and area surrounding nails from suspected to have fungal infection. Results: Native positivity between toes was higher in men compared to women (p

Page(s): 891-895

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Medical Research, Volume: 55, Issue: 4, Year: 2016

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