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Tinea capitis in Tirupati.

A G Kumar1, N Lakshmi

  • 1Department of Microbiology, S.V. Medical College, Tirupati.

Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology
|October 1, 1990
PubMed
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This study investigated Tinea capitis clinical types and causes in 100 patients. Trichophyton violaceum was the most common fungus, particularly in males aged 6-15.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Tinea capitis is a common superficial fungal infection affecting the scalp.
  • Understanding its clinical presentations and etiological agents is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of different clinical types of Tinea capitis.
  • To identify the primary fungal species responsible for Tinea capitis infections.
  • To analyze demographic factors associated with Tinea capitis.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis of 100 clinically diagnosed Tinea capitis cases.
  • Clinical classification based on observed symptoms (grey patch, Kerion, black dot).
  • Microbiological examination to isolate and identify causative fungal agents.

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Main Results:

  • The most frequent clinical type was grey patch (60%), followed by Kerion (31%) and black dot (9%).
  • Tinea capitis was more prevalent in males (58%) than females (42%).
  • The infection predominantly affected children aged 6-15 years.
  • Trichophyton violaceum was the predominant causative agent, isolated in 63.15% of cases.

Conclusions:

  • Grey patch is the most common clinical manifestation of Tinea capitis in this cohort.
  • Trichophyton violaceum is the leading cause of Tinea capitis, especially in pediatric male populations.
  • Age and sex are significant demographic factors influencing Tinea capitis incidence.