This paper should be cited as: Forghani, F. Nasrollahi Omran, A. Kouchaki, M. Mirzaie, A.

Frequency of Dermatophytosis in Wrestling and Bodybuilding Halls in Challous, 2010

Forghani, F. (MSc)1, Nasrollahi*2, Kouchaki, M. (MSc)3, Mirzaie, A. (MSc)

1. MSc of Microbiology, Young Researchers Club, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon Branch, Iran

2. Assistant Professor of Medical Mycology, Faculty of Medicine, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon Branch, Iran

3. MSc of Microbiology, Biology Department, Faculty of Biology Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon Branch, Iran

4. MSc of Microbiology, Biology Department, Faculty of Biology Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon Branch, Iran

Abstract
Background and Objective: One of the most common diseases of keratin tissues is dermatophytosis caused by dermatophyte fungi. Because of being contagious, it has a high prevalence rate in wrestling and body building gyms. This study was designed to evaluate the process of this disease and improve the hygiene of halls.

Material and Methods: The Samples (N= 540) were obtained from athletes and gyms, and a questionnaire was used to gather information.To identify various specious of dermatophyte, the routine diagnostic procedures, culture media, and supplementary tests were performed.

Results: Of samples taken from athletes, 59 wrestlers and 11 body builders suffer from dermatophytosis. Trichophytontonsurans (%28.81) and Epidermophytonfloccosum (%36.36)are the main isolates in wrestlers and body builders. Also the rate of epidermophytonfloccosum (%37.5)is the highest in the samples taken from gym mats and halls.

Conclusion: Because of high prevalence of dermatophytosis, pay attention to increase of hygiene and training courses for coaches and athletes are crucially important.

Keywords: Dermatophytosis;Wrestling and Body Building Halls; Challous

Corresponding Author: Nasrollahi Omran, A.

Email: Ayat51@yahoo. Co.in

Received 12 Jun 2012 Revised 6 Apr 2013 Accepted 22 Apr 2013