Publications by authors named "Justin Santrao Etassoli"
Article Synopsis
- Tinea capitis is a fungal infection common in children, and this study aimed to determine its prevalence among schoolchildren in Lomé, Togo, along with identifying the fungi involved and the related risk factors.
- A cross-sectional study was conducted with 15,087 pupils, revealing a prevalence of 3.08% for tinea capitis, primarily caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes.
- The research identified risk factors such as living with pets, infrequent bathing, previous ringworm infections, sharing hygiene items, and having similar lesions in the same household, indicating a need for targeted preventive measures.
