1/6. asthma induced by allergy to trichophyton rubrum.The worldwide incidence of asthma and of allergic respiratory diseases is increasing (Akiyama K. 'Environmental allergens and allergic diseases.' Rinsho Byori 1997;45(1):13. D'Amato G, Liccardi G, D'Amato M. environment and development of respiratory allergy. II. Indoors. Monaldi Arch Chest Dis 1994;49(5):412. Weeke AR. epidemiology of allergic diseases in children. Rhinol Suppl 1992;13:5. Ulrik CS, Backer V, Hesse B, Dirksen A. risk factors for development of asthma in children and adolescents: findings from a longitudinal population study. Respir Med 1996;90(10):623.) This has been attributed to several factors, including lifestyle changes and an expanding variety of potential causative allergens. Management of asthma entails preventive and acute medications, immunologic therapies, and removal of the identified allergen(s) from the patient's environment. Without the latter, patients may not experience full symptomatic relief. This case report describes a patient who developed bronchial asthma subsequent to an infection of tinea pedis and pedal onychomycosis; antifungal management resulted in full resolution of his tinea pedis, onychomycosis and asthma.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = environment (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/6. Nail infestation by Liposcelis bostrychophila Badonnel.We report an unusual case of nail infestation by Liposcelis bostrychophila Badonnel in a 70-year-old woman with onychomycosis. Liposcelis spp., also known as booklouse, are tiny insects that feed on fungi, lichen and decaying materials. In this case, the loosened hyperkeratotic nail provided a favourable environment for these insects. This is the second report of human infestation by Liposcelis spp.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = environment (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/6. Geomyces pannorum as a possible causative agent of dermatomycosis and onychomycosis in two patients.chrysosporium pannorum (Link) Hughes is a soil keratinophilic fungus present in organic residues, on human skin surface and in the general environment of human beings. Clear evidence for the pathogenicity of this fungus for human beings was lacking. In 1999, a case of fungal infection in a chow-chow dog and its owner was published, where chrysosporium pannorum (Link) Hughes was determined as the only possible infection trigger. The State hygiene Institute in Bratislava repeatedly confirmed the cultivation results. chrysosporium pannorum (Link) Hughes was detected in the material provided by a ZOO: camel, tiger and antelope hair, whereby the same finding as in the dog mentioned above was described, i.e. extensive alopecic foci of various size. Since 2000 the cultivations have been monitored with due care. Eight positive cultivations of chrysosporium pannorum (Link) Hughes have been detected until now, two of them in patients with a flair for horticulture. In a male patient, fingernail onychomycosis with affected skin on forearms, hands and fingers was determined. In a female patient only nail plates were affected. chrysosporium pannorum was confirmed to be the only possible pathogen. Therapy with itraconazole produced excellent results in both patients and no relapses were recorded. Based on our repeated findings it is concluded that the evidence for non-pathogenicity of chrysosporium pannorum should be revised.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = environment (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/6. spores, sporodochia and fomites in onychomycosis.onychomycosis is a frequent infection. Contagion rarely depends on direct contamination, but rather on environmental propagule dispersion including the intervention of fomites. The potential release of fungal cells in the environment from the affected nails has not been thoroughly studied. Observations made by histomycology suggest that arthroconidia and chlamydoconidia issued from invading fungi can be involved. In addition, the sporodochium, which is an exophytic fungal ball, may be attached underneath the distal free edge of some onychomycoses. It might represent an important source of fungal propagules in patients with poor nail trimming.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 2keywords = environment (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/6. Some cases of onychomycosis from north india in different working environments.Three fungi, alternaria humicola, A. pluriseptata and aspergillus niger are being reported as new probable etiologic filamentous fungi, causing onychomycosis. The morphology and physiology of these fungi is discussed.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 4keywords = environment (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/6. Sorbsan calcium alginate fibre dressings in footcare.This report outlines the successful application of Sorbsan-calcium alginate fibre dressings in footcare. This biomaterial has been found in clinical trials to have quite outstanding merit and can be used for sinus drainage and in the treatment of fissures, hypergranulation tissue, interdigital maceration, heloma molle and other lesions. Sorbsan bonds with and aids natural healing scabs and effects drainage of moist sites thus assisting in creating an environment conducive to the healing process. Similar promise has been demonstrated for this material in ongoing trials in hospitals in Sunderland where Sorbsan has been used effectively in the treatment of diabetic and trophic ulcers.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = environment (Clic here for more details about this article) |