Ann Clin Microbiol 2025;28(1):1. Prevalence, clinical features, and diagnostic methods of dermatophyte skin infection in Korea
| Studies | Research Period | Institution | Sample Size | Key Findings | Key Demographics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [8] | 1979–2013 | Catholic Skin Clinic, Daegu | 415,526 cases (131,440 confirmed) | T. rubrum increasing; decline in E. floccosum. | Higher incidence in urban areas; more common in males. |
| [9] | 1998–2002 | Asan Medical Center | 8,955 patients | T. rubrum most prevalent; KOH positivity 49.2%. | Age peak: 40–50s; Male-to-female ratio: 1.09:1. |
| [10] | 2001–2010 | Chonnam National University | 7,785 patients | T. rubrum (51.1%), Candida spp. (33.2%) common. | Common in older adults (60s); Male-to-female ratio: 1.2:1. |
| [11] | 2013–2016 | Kyungpook National University | 20,413 patients (8,106 culture positive) | Most common: Tinea pedis; causative agent: T. rubrum. | Predominantly males; peak in 50s; seasonal peak in August. |