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Tinea capitis in Basrah, Iraq.

A H al-Duboon1, T M Muhsin, K K al-Rubaiy

  • 1Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Basrah Technical Institute, Iraq.

Mycoses
|July 29, 1999
PubMed
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Tinea capitis, a prevalent fungal infection, was studied in Basrah, Iraq. Trichophyton violaceum emerged as the most common cause, with males predominantly affected.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Tinea capitis is a common superficial fungal infection affecting the scalp.
  • Understanding the epidemiological characteristics and causative agents is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and etiological agents of tinea capitis in Basrah, Iraq.
  • To identify the most frequent dermatophyte species responsible for tinea capitis.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study was conducted at dermatological clinics in Basrah between October 1994 and December 1995.
  • Mycological and culture-based analysis of scalp scrapings from suspected tinea capitis cases.
  • Demographic data of affected individuals were collected and analyzed.

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Main Results:

  • Tinea capitis constituted 35.2% of all dermatophytosis cases.
  • Males (60%) were more frequently affected than females (40%).
  • The most common causative agent was Trichophyton violaceum (38.5%), followed by Trichophyton verrucosum (28.7%) and Microsporum canis (26.5%).
  • Six atypical cases mimicking seborrheic dermatitis were identified as tinea capitis.

Conclusions:

  • Tinea capitis is a significant public health concern in Basrah, with specific dermatophyte species being predominant.
  • Early and accurate diagnosis is essential, especially for atypical presentations that may be misdiagnosed.