This letter highlights the risk of cutaneous fungal infections transmitted through indoor swimming pools in Yazd Province during summers. Studies on Yazd pools showed 68.8% surface contamination (1) and 7% dermatophyte positivity including Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Epidermophyton floccosum (2), mainly in changing rooms, saunas, and footbaths. Recommendations include regular environmental health inspections, residual chlorine monitoring (1–3 mg/L), pH control (7.2–7.8), educational posters, staff training, and physician awareness to prevent a silent fungal epidemic.
Type of Study:
clinical trial |
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Pediatrics Received: 2026/05/16 | Accepted: 2026/05/5 | Published: 2026/05/5