Microbiologia Médica e Diagnóstico

Superficial Fungi Skin Infections: The Bane of Dermatoses in Nigeria

Abstract

Olumayowa A Oninla

Skin conditions affecting the Nigeria populace are mostly infective skin diseases. Various studies across the population done in schools, community or as hospital-based prevalent studies showed that superficial fungi infections made up majority of these infections. These infections constitute the highest number of dermatoses or skin infections treated by dermatologists all over the country. The prevalence of superficial fungi infections has also been observed to remain the same, and in some places, it has increased over decades. Superficial fungi infections still need to be addressed as a public health problem among the growing populace of Nigeria. The favorable environment of hot and humid climate, poverty, poor sanitary conditions and overcrowding are well known factors that favor these fungi growth. These conditions well abound in Nigeria.