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Mycologic study of tinea capitis in Qatar.

M O el-Benhawi1, S Fathy, A H Moubasher

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.

International Journal of Dermatology
|March 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Tinea capitis in Qatar is primarily caused by Microsporum canis. The gray patch type was the most common presentation, predominantly affecting Qatari boys.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Tinea capitis is a superficial fungal infection of the scalp.
  • Identifying causative agents is crucial for effective treatment and public health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the dermatophytic species responsible for tinea capitis in patients in Qatar.
  • To describe the clinical presentation and epidemiological characteristics of tinea capitis in the region.

Main Methods:

  • Microbiological analysis of scalp scrapings from 91 patients.
  • Identification of fungal isolates using standard mycological techniques.
  • Clinical data collection on patient demographics and lesion types.

Main Results:

  • Microsporum canis was the predominant causative agent, isolated in 86.81% of cases.
  • Microsporum ferrugineum and Trichophyton violaceum were less common isolates.
  • The gray patch type represented 87.91% of clinical presentations.
  • Tinea capitis showed higher prevalence among Qatari boys.

Conclusions:

  • Microsporum canis is the leading cause of tinea capitis in Qatar.
  • The gray patch presentation is characteristic of the infection in this population.
  • Targeted public health interventions may be beneficial for Qatari boys.

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