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Tinea capitis in an Anglo-Indian school

N Chandrasekaran, A Kamalam, A S Thambiah

    Tropical and Geographical Medicine
    |September 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Tinea capitis, a fungal scalp infection, affected 34% of Anglo-Indian girls in Madras, primarily those aged 10-15. Trichophyton violaceum was the main cause, with infections rarely occurring elsewhere on the body.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Mycology
    • Pediatrics

    Background:

    • Tinea capitis is a common superficial fungal infection affecting the scalp.
    • Trichophyton violaceum is a causative agent of Tinea capitis.
    • Epidemiological data on Tinea capitis in specific populations is crucial for public health.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence of Tinea capitis in Anglo-Indian female children in Madras.
    • To identify the predominant causative agent, Trichophyton violaceum.
    • To characterize the affected age and socioeconomic groups.

    Main Methods:

    • A cross-sectional study was conducted on 157 Anglo-Indian female children.
    • Clinical examination and likely mycological assessment were performed.
    • Data on age, class, and affected body areas were collected.

    Main Results:

    • Tinea capitis was diagnosed in 34% of the studied children.
    • Trichophyton violaceum was identified as the primary pathogen.
    • The most affected group was between 10 and 15 years old, in the 6th and 7th standards.
    • Extracalvarial T. violaceum infections were found to be minimal.

    Conclusions:

    • Tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton violaceum is prevalent in Anglo-Indian girls aged 10-15 in Madras.
    • The findings highlight a specific demographic at higher risk.
    • Public health strategies may need to target this group for prevention and treatment.

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