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Epidemiology of tinea capitis in primary school children in Bouake, Ivory Coast.
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December 2024
Medical Sciences Training and Research Unit, Alassane OUATTARA University, BP V 18, Bouake, Ivory Coast; Parasitology and Mycology Laboratory, CHU Bouake, 01 BP 1174 01, Bouake, Ivory Coast.
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to reassess the prevalence of tinea capitis (a fungal infection) among schoolchildren in Bouake city, 16 years after a previous study.
- - A survey of 803 children aged 5 to 13 years was conducted, revealing a prevalence of 8.7% for suspected tinea capitis, with the most common fungi identified being Trichophyton soudanense and others.
- - The findings indicated a decrease in tinea capitis cases compared to 2003, attributed to better living conditions and hygiene practices in the area.
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Tinea Capitis Among Primary School Children in the Grand Lomé Region (Togo), 2021: A Cross-Sectional and Case-Control Study Approach.
Mycoses
October 2024
Ecole Supérieure des Techniques Biologiques et Alimentaires (ESTBA), Université de Lomé, Lomé, Togo.
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- 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.
Predominance of as Agent of Dermatophytoses in Cape Verdean School-Age Children.
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CNC-UC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal.
Dermatophytoses are infectious skin diseases of public health importance because of their transmissibility and high prevalence, especially among children. This is the first study aiming to estimate and report the burden of dermatophytoses on school-age children on the island of Santiago in Cape Verde, an African country that is an archipelago. A total of 249 students attending the afternoon shift of three elementary schools in the city of Achada Igreja were examined.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTrichophyton soudanense, Trichophyton violaceum, and Trichophyton tonsurans in Munich: Travel- and Migration-Related Cutaneous Fungal Infections.
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December 2024
Department of Dermatology and Allergy, LMU University Hospital, Munich, Germany.
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- Trichophyton soudanense, Trichophyton violaceum, and Trichophyton tonsurans are uncommon fungal pathogens in Germany primarily affecting travelers to tropical areas, prompting a study in Munich to analyze their clinical significance.
- A retrospective analysis over nearly a decade involved over 87,000 swabs, finding that 2.1% were positive for these fungi, with T. tonsurans being the most prevalent, especially in young patients.
- The findings highlight the importance of considering these rare infections, particularly Tinea capitis, in patients with relevant travel histories and potential exposure through social contact.
Onychomycosis in Diabetics: Prevalence, Clinical Features and Spectrum of Causative Fungi in South-Eastern Nigeria.
West Afr J Med
April 2024
Dermatology sub-Department, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-ozalla, Enugu Nigeria.
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- Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nails that frequently affects diabetic patients, leading to potential complications and decreased quality of life.
- The study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and characteristics of onychomycosis in diabetic individuals compared to healthy controls in Nigeria.
- Findings indicated that the prevalence among diabetics was 45.3% and included various types of fungi, with the most common being dermatophytes, non-dermatophytes, and Candida species, highlighting a significant link between foot ulcers and the infection.
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