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Clinicomycological study of tinea capitis.
V Kumar1, R C Sharma, R Chander
1Department of Dermatology and STD, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Associated Hospitals, New Delhi, India.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
|October 16, 2010
Summary
This study investigated tinea capitis in children in New Delhi, finding it common in low socioeconomic groups and linked to shared items. Trichophyton violaceum was the most frequent cause identified.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Mycology
- Public Health
Background:
- Tinea capitis is a common fungal infection of the scalp, particularly in children.
- Understanding its clinicomycological spectrum is crucial for effective public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the clinicomycological features of tinea capitis cases.
- To identify associated risk factors and common causative agents in a New Delhi population.
Main Methods:
- A study of 72 patients with tinea capitis attending dermatology outpatient departments.
- Clinical examination, KOH microscopy, and fungal culture were performed.
Main Results:
- The majority of patients (94%) were children, with equal male and female involvement.
- Low socioeconomic status, crowded living conditions, and shared personal items were common.
- Trichophyton violaceum was the most frequently isolated species, identified in 47% of cultures.
Conclusions:
- Tinea capitis is prevalent among children in low socioeconomic settings in New Delhi.
- Public health strategies should address hygiene, socioeconomic factors, and promote early diagnosis and treatment.
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