Study of Tinea Capitis in Children Attending JLNMC Bhagalpur
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Tinea capitis is a superficial fungal infection that can predominantly affects chidren. The etiological factors vary from region to region, and the exact incidence remains obscure. The clinicoepidemiological and mycological aspects of T. capitis were studied in a tertiary care centre in JLNMC Bhagalpur. Materials and Methods: Wood's lamp examination, KOH examination, and fungal culture were performed in one hundred clinically diagnosed cases of T. capitis with patient's age up to 14 years over a period of 6 months. The epidemiological factors associated with the disease were also evaluated. Results: Tinea capitis was predominant in the 3-6 and 6-9 years age groups with a male preponderance. Grey patch tinea capitis was the most common variant. KOH positivity was 76%, and Trichophyton tonsurans was the most common fungal isolate. Conclusion: Tinea capitis is a very common fungal infection in children. Early diagnosis is necessary to prevent its spread in the community as well as the development of scarring alopecia in the affected individual.
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Ashif Ali Hassan, Anjoo Anupama, Kumar Amaresh, S N Tiwary
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