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Tinea capitis among children at one suburban primary school in the City of Maputo, Mozambique

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: This study evaluated the prevalence of Tinea capitis among schoolchildren at one primary school and also identified the causative agents. Scalp flakes were collected from children presenting clinical signs suggestive of Tinea capitis. Dermatophytes were identified by following standard mycological procedures. This study found a clinical prevalence of Tinea capitis of 9.6% (110/1149). The dermatophytes isolated were Microsporum audouinii, Trichophyton violaceum, and Trichophyton mentagrophytes. The most prevalent causative agent in this study was Microsporum audouinii, thus confirming the findings from previous cross-sectional studies carried out in the city of Maputo.

Source: Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

DOI: 10.1590/s0037-86822007000400020

Authors: Mohsin M. Sidat, Della Correia, Titos Paulo Buene

Institutions: Eduardo Mondlane University, Ministry of Health

Language: English

Topic: Nail Diseases and Treatments

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete