Study of the Relationship Between Blood Parameters with Skin Mycoses

Objectives: The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between some blood parameters and types of infection in patients with skin mycoses. Methods: Blood samples were collected for thirty-seven patients with dermatophytoses and superficial mycoses who visited hospitals and private clinics in the holy cities of Karbala and Babel. Then was done ABO and Rh tests and record all information about them. Results: Thirty-seven patients aged between 8 to 61 years with skin fungi were among them 17 males(46%) and 20 females(54%), there is a significant difference (P<0.05) between males and females and the result indicate to females more likely to these diseases with significant differences. Most patients with mycoses were from the blood group O with 59% , and the patients of Rh+ are the most susceptible in mycosis contagion with 95% while the Rh- with 5% of patients. It was established that most patients are those who animate in Urban with a percentage 73%. The results showed tinea versicolor is the most clinical manifestation of a patient with 70% of study sample. Patients aged between 17 - 25 years were the most susceptible to superficial and cutaneous mycosis infections. Conclusion: There is a relationship between factors such as age, sex, blood groups, Rh and housing with skin mycoses.