Publications by authors named "Shehu Mohammed Yusuf"
J Mycol Med
September 2021
Article Synopsis
- Tinea capitis, a fungal infection of the scalp, significantly impacts over 15 million school-age children in Nigeria, primarily presenting in varied forms of hair loss and inflammation.
- A study conducted at a dermatology clinic in Kano analyzed 112 samples from affected children using both traditional and advanced molecular techniques to identify the specific fungal species involved.
- Results showed that the majority of cases were in boys aged 6-9, with Microsporum audouinii being the most common cause, indicating the need for improved health education and hygiene practices to reduce transmission.
