Molecular Characterization of Trichophyton Mentagrophyte in Kirkuk City

Abstract

       The current study was conducted to investigate the dermatophytosis fungi on humans in the city of Kirkuk and the prevalence of Trichophyton mentagrophyte All samples were examined and diagnosed using traditional methods and using culture media for the fungi, while the isolated Trichophyton mentagrophyte were diagnosed using PCR technique for the purpose of supporting laboratory diagnosis The results of the PCR examination were sent to the Genebank website to confirm the type of fungus by comparing it with the fungi recorded on this site and using the Chromas program and Mega-X program. The results of the analysis showed that all isolates were diagnosed to the fungal type Trichophyton mentagrophytes.