2014
DOI: 10.1590/s1517-83822014000300003
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Abstract: Interdigital foot infections are mostly caused initially by dermatophytes, yeasts and less frequently by bacteria. Erythrasma caused by Corynebacterium minutissimum can be confused with superficial mycoses. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of the etiologic agents of superficial mycoses and the frequency of Corynebacterium minutissimum in interdigital foot infections. All the samples obtained from the 121 patients with interdigital foot infections were examined directly with the use of 20% p… Show more

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“…The prevalence of erythrasma varies greatly from one study to another. Sariguzel et al [ 29 ] reported a prevalence of 19.6% in 121 patients with interdigital foot lesions. Allen et al [ 30 ] reported that, in 300 patients, 18.7% were determined to have erythrasma.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The prevalence of erythrasma varies greatly from one study to another. Sariguzel et al [ 29 ] reported a prevalence of 19.6% in 121 patients with interdigital foot lesions. Allen et al [ 30 ] reported that, in 300 patients, 18.7% were determined to have erythrasma.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, Erythrasma most commonly presents in the interspaces of the foot . Interdigital Pedal Erythrasma is often characterized by erythematous plaques, scaly patches, interdigital maceration, and in more severe cases, vesicles, blistering, and fissuring . Interdigital Pedal Erythrasma is often misdiagnosed as interdigital tinea pedis, but an interdigital C minutissimum infection often coexists with other bacteria, dermatophytes and yeasts .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Interdigital Pedal Erythrasma is often misdiagnosed as interdigital tinea pedis, but an interdigital C minutissimum infection often coexists with other bacteria, dermatophytes and yeasts . Diagnosis of IPE is typically made by a proper Wood's lamp examination, which reveals coral‐red fluorescence in the affected interspaces, and microscopic examination with potassium hydroxide and gram staining . Cultures are usually difficult and unsuccessful and are not considered necessary for diagnosis of IPE .…”
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confidence: 99%
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