Analysis of Fungal Causes Onychomycosis and Its Risk Factors in Farmers at South Sulawesi, Indonesia
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https://doi.org/10.18196/mmjkk.v25i2.24759Keywords:
fungi, risk factors, onychomycosis, nailsAbstract
Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail caused by dermatophytes, non-dermatophyte, mould (NDM), and yeast. The purpose of the research is to determine the cause of onychomycosis and its risk factors in farmers' nails in Pacciro Village, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. This is an observational research, where macroscopically and microscopically examination used to determine the type of fungus, and questionnaire used to determine the risk factors. By using purposive sampling, there were 47 subjects of farmer with suspected of nails onychomycosis. Most of participants were middle aged and elderly (75%), and had medical history of both or one of hypertension and diabetes mellitus (72%). The result show that 31.08% have poor hygiene, and 27.03% have fairly good hygiene. There were only 14.86 % samples succesfully cultured and determined caused by non-dermatophyte fungi (Aspergillus sp). The Chi-Square test shows a correlation between extrinsic factors (environmental condition and personal hygiene) and Onychomycosis (p = 0.001). There were no correlation between type of fungi (p = 0.21), age (p = 0.30) and medical history (p = 0.44) with Onychomycosis. It concluded that Onychomycosis in study area is caused by Aspergillus sp, with the risk factors of environmental condition and personal hygiene.
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