The incidence of mycoses in the Eastern Caribbean area: Guyana, Trinidad and Barbados

ABSTRACT

This report details the distribution and importance of fungal disease in Barbados, Trinidad and Guyana. Detailed statistics are not available largely because of the absence of specialised mycological diagnostic facilities. However, there is sufficient data to establish that mycoses particularly superficial infections, are very prevalent and to justify the establishment of diagnostic facilities for mycoses and following this a more detailed analysis of the problem. (AU)