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Prevalencia y factores asociados de micosis superficiales en los pies de atletas de artes marciales en Tunja, Boyacá.

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Title: Prevalencia y factores asociados de micosis superficiales en los pies de atletas de artes marciales en Tunja, Boyacá.
Alternate Title: Prevalence and associated factors of superficial mycoses on the athlete's foot of martial arts in Tunja, Boyacá.
Authors: Triana, Jeniffer Paola Colmenares1, Vargas, Nadia Catalina Alfonso1 ncalfonso@uniboyaca.edu.co, Becerra, Astrid Maribel Aguilera1
Source: NOVA: Publicación Científica en Ciencias Biomédicas. jul-dic2025, Vol. 23 Issue 45, p139-152. 14p.
Subjects: MARTIAL arts, DISEASE prevalence, DERMATOPHYTES, RINGWORM, DERMATOMYCOSES, DISEASE risk factors, ONYCHOMYCOSIS
Geographic Terms: BOYACA (Boyaca, Colombia), TUNJA (Boyaca, Colombia)
Abstract (English): Introduction. Superficial mycoses are infections caused by fungi that affect the skin, nails, and hair. Their prevalence is high among athletes due to conditions such as humidity, heat, perspiration, and physical contact, which can impact both their health and performance. Objective. To determine the presence of superficial mycoses and identify associated factors in athletes from a martial arts academy in Tunja, Boyacá. Materials and Methods. Analytical cross-sectional study conducted with 42 athletes over 18 years old. A clinical-epidemiological survey was applied, and 46 samples of interdigital scales and toenails were collected. Direct examinations with potassium hydroxide (KOH) and cultures on potato dextrose agar (PDA) with chloramphenicol were performed. Prevalence ratios and 95% confidence intervals were used for statistical analysis. Results. The prevalence of mycoses was 60,86% (28/40, CI 56-75%). The most frequent clinical forms were interdigital tinea pedis (92,9%) and onychomycosis (28,6%). A total of 58 etiological agents were isolated, with Trichophyton rubrum being the most common. A significant association was found between the presence of mycoses and shared use of sports equipment (PR 2,26; CI 1,17-4,34), training for more than one year (PR 1,50; CI 1,02-2,21), sessions longer than two hours (PR 1,63; CI 1,09-2,43), and living with pets (PR 1,64; CI 1,01-2,65). Conclusion. Superficial mycoses are common among martial arts athletes, favored by environmental factors and habits that increase exposure. It is necessary to promote preventive and hygiene strategies to reduce their incidence in this population group. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Spanish): Introducción. Las micosis superficiales son infecciones causadas por hongos que afectan piel, uñas y cabello. Su prevalencia es alta en deportistas por condiciones de humedad, calor, sudoración y contacto físico, lo que puede afectar su salud y rendimiento. Objetivo. Determinar la presencia de micosis superficiales e identificar los factores asociados en atletas de una academia de artes marciales en Tunja, Boyacá (Colombia). Materiales y métodos. Estudio analítico de corte transversal con 42 atletas mayores de 18 años. Se aplicó una encuesta clínico-epidemiológica y se recolectaron 46 muestras de escamas interdigitales y uñas de los pies. Se realizaron exámenes directos con hidróxido de potasio (KOH) y cultivos en medio de Agar papa dextrosa (PDA) con cloranfenicol. Se usaron razones de prevalencia e intervalos de confianza del 95 % para el análisis estadístico. Resultados. La prevalencia de micosis fue del 60,86% (28/40, IC 56 - 75%). Las formas clínicas más frecuentes fueron tinea pedis interdigital (92,9%) y onicomicosis (28,6%). Se aislaron 58 agentes etiológicos, siendo Trichophyton rubrum el más común. Se encontró asociación significativa entre presencia de micosis y uso compartido de equipo deportivo (RP 2,26; IC 1,17-4,34), entrenamientos superiores a un año (RP 1,50; IC 1,02-2,21), sesiones de más de dos horas (RP 1,63; IC 1,09-2,43) y convivencia con mascotas (RP 1,64; IC 1,01-2,65). Conclusión. Las micosis superficiales son comunes en Recibido: 28/06/2025 Aceptado: 09/07/2025 Articulo producto de la investigación atletas de artes marciales, favorecidas por factores ambientales y hábitos que aumentan la exposición. Es necesario fomentar estrategias de prevención e higiene para reducir su incidencia en este grupo poblacional. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Introduction. Superficial mycoses are infections caused by fungi that affect the skin, nails, and hair. Their prevalence is high among athletes due to conditions such as humidity, heat, perspiration, and physical contact, which can impact both their health and performance. Objective. To determine the presence of superficial mycoses and identify associated factors in athletes from a martial arts academy in Tunja, Boyacá. Materials and Methods. Analytical cross-sectional study conducted with 42 athletes over 18 years old. A clinical-epidemiological survey was applied, and 46 samples of interdigital scales and toenails were collected. Direct examinations with potassium hydroxide (KOH) and cultures on potato dextrose agar (PDA) with chloramphenicol were performed. Prevalence ratios and 95% confidence intervals were used for statistical analysis. Results. The prevalence of mycoses was 60,86% (28/40, CI 56-75%). The most frequent clinical forms were interdigital tinea pedis (92,9%) and onychomycosis (28,6%). A total of 58 etiological agents were isolated, with Trichophyton rubrum being the most common. A significant association was found between the presence of mycoses and shared use of sports equipment (PR 2,26; CI 1,17-4,34), training for more than one year (PR 1,50; CI 1,02-2,21), sessions longer than two hours (PR 1,63; CI 1,09-2,43), and living with pets (PR 1,64; CI 1,01-2,65). Conclusion. Superficial mycoses are common among martial arts athletes, favored by environmental factors and habits that increase exposure. It is necessary to promote preventive and hygiene strategies to reduce their incidence in this population group. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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