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