A Study on Assessment of Clinical and Treatment Profile for Various Fungal Infections and Its Therapeutic Management in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Abstract

Introduction: Fungal infections can include superficial, cutaneous, sub-cutaneous, mucosal and systemic infections with varying degree of severity. Aim: The study aimed to assess clinical and treatment profile for various fungal infections and its therapeutic management in a tertiary care hospital. Methodology: The prospective observational study was carried out for a period of 6 months. The study was conducted in Dermatology department in a tertiary care hospital. A written and informed consent was obtained from the recruited patients. A Total of 50 patients were enrolled in the study. Results and Discussion: In our study 35-45 years age patients were more 18 (36%), compared to other ages. In our study Oral route administered patients were more 20(40%), compared to other route of administration drugs. Clinical manifestations of fungal infections include Nasal congestion symptoms patients were more 14 (28%), compared to other symptoms. Drug prescribing pattern for fungal infections includes Itraconazole prescribed patients were more 11 (22%) compared to other prescribed drugs. Type of Fungal infection includes Candidiasis patients were more 14 (28%) compared to other fungal infections. Conclusion: The regular prescription audit services must have encouraged to promote rational use of drugs and helps to develop standard prescribing guidelines in health care. This study showed that prescribing pattern of antifungal drugs helps to avoid the unnecessary use of antifungal medication based side effects in hospitals.