On the clinical course and characteristics of mycosis caused by Trichophyton rubrum in Georgia

The analysis of our clinical-mycological studies shows that at present 90% of foot and hand mycosis in Georgia are caused by the fungusEpidermophyton (Trichophyton) rubrum (E.r). This fungus causes both surface and deeper infections characterized by high clinical polymorphism (75%), by a great number of foci on any area of skin and by generalization of the process (40%). The mycosis may be chronical, acute and sensibilization of the organism may take place (15%). Atypical forms are more often encountered, which simulate different dermatoses: eczema, neurodermitis, Kerion Celsi, Sycosis vulgaris, lupus erythematodes, acne rosacea, Pityriasis rosea Gibert, erythema induratum Basin, lichen ruber planus and others.Peculiarities of the clinical course of foot mycosis caused byE.r. in Georgia, evidently, are connected with its subtropical climate, which creates optimum conditions for the development of more virulent strains, which finding a corresponding soil show the maximum of parasitic activity.