*1,2Zafindraibe, N. J., 2Andriambao, H. M. R., 2Rasamindrakotroka, A., and 2Razanakolona, L. R. S.
1Bacteriology, Parasitology-Mycology Laboratory, University Center Hospital Joseph Ravoahangy Andrianavalona (CHU JRA), Antananarivo, Madagascar
2Department of Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Antananarivo University, Madagascar
*Correspondence to: juliemail_21@yahoo.fr; njzafindraibe@gmail.com
Abstract:
Background: Superficial and cutaneous fungal infections are among the most common dermatological conditions worldwide, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. Caused by a variety of fungi (yeasts, dermatophytes, and molds), they can result in significant morbidity. In resource-limited settings such as Madagascar, their true burden remains underestimated due to limited access to diagnostic facilities and frequent empirical treatment. Local epidemiological data are essential for improving diagnosis and management strategies. The objectives of this study are to determine the prevalence, species distribution, affected anatomical sites and demographic characteristics of patients with superficial and cutaneous mycoses diagnosed at the University Center Hospital Joseph Ravoahangy Andrianavalona (CHU JRA) in Antananarivo, Madagascar. Continue reading “Aetiologic agents of cutaneous mycoses at the parasitologymycology laboratory of University Center Hospital Joseph Ravoahangy Andrianavalona (CHU JRA), Antananarivo, Madagascar”