Aetiology of tinea capitis in school children

Ayaya, Samuel; Kamar, K. K.; Kakai, Rose

doi:10.4314/eamj.v78i10.8963

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“…The study corroborates reports from various parts of the world on the high incidence of tinea capitis among primary school children 1–8 . A higher prevalence in males was observed, similar to several other reports from various countries of the world 1–5,8–10 . One such report 8 even puts the male : female ratio at 5 : 1, particularly for tinea capitis caused by M. audouinii .…”

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Tinea capitis among primary school children in some parts of central Nigeria

Ayanbimpe

Taghir²,

Diya

et al. 2008

Mycoses

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Tinea capitis is the most common superficial mycosis in children of school age. Although it is of public health importance, it is not a reportable or notifiable disease; therefore, actual prevalence figures are unknown in many endemic areas. The aim of this work was to determine the prevalence of tinea capitis among primary school children in two states in central Nigeria, highlighting the main aetiological agents of the infection and possible predisposing factors. A total of 28 505 primary school children aged between 3 and 16 years were recruited for the study, from 12 primary schools in two local government areas of Benue and Plateau States of Nigeria. Of them, 796 had lesions, which were clinically suggestive of tinea capitis out of which 248 (31.2%) were confirmed positive by microscopy and culture. Tinea capitis was more frequent in males, 194 (78.2%) than in females, 54 (21.8%). Children aged 10-14 years, followed by 5-9 years were predominantly infected, with 106 (42.7%) and 100 (40.3%) respectively. There was a significant correlation between age group and occurrence of tinea capitis in the study population at 95% confidence level (P = 0.004). Tinea capitis was significantly more frequent in Jos State (44.6%) than in Gboko State (23.2%) (t = .659; 95% confidence level). The prevalence of tinea capitis was influenced by social and cultural habits of the areas rather than by population density. The aetiological agent of tinea capitis in the study population was Trichophyton soudanense, 76 (30.6%), followed by Microsporum ferrugineum, 19 (7.7%) and Microsporum audouinii, 19 (7.7%). Differences in aetiology were observed for Gboko and Jos, except for T. soudanense, which predominated in both areas. The high prevalence of tinea capitis in the areas studied may be attributed to frequent interaction with soil and animals and low level of health education on personal and environmental hygiene. Aetiological agents varied from one geographical area to another.

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Tinea capitis among primary school children in some parts of central Nigeria

Ayanbimpe

Taghir²,

Diya

et al. 2008

Mycoses

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“…The male preponderance in the present study is observed to be higher than studies carried out at Kenya and Rajasthan; 2:1[9] and 1.8:1,[4] respectively.…”

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“…[8] Two studies carried out in Africa reported a prevalence rate of 33.3%. [9] and 11.3%. [1] A study in Rajasthan carried out among persons with superficial mycosis estimated the incidence of Tinea capitis to be 4.43%.…”

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Prevalence of Tinea capitis in school going children in Kolkata, West Bengal

Kundu¹,

Mandal²,

Sen³

2012

J Nat Sc Biol Med

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Background:In recent years the incidence of Tinea capitis, infection of scalp by dermatophytes, has increased in United Kingdom and North America. The trend may be similar in India. The objective of this study is to find the prevalence of Tinea capitis in school going urban children in Kolkata, West Bengal state.Materials and Methods:The present study is a cross-sectional study conducted in a government higher primary school in Kolkata.Results:Totally 505 students were screened and 52 were diagnosed to have Tinea capitis by clinical examination, giving a prevalence rate of 10% among school children. Prevalence rates among the age groups of 6–8, 9–11 and 12–14 years were almost the same, ranging from 9 to 11%. The prevalence rate was significantly high among the boys (14%). There was no significant difference in prevalence of infection among coconut oil users and castor oil users. Measures of general hygiene were similar among those who were infected with Tinea capitis and those who were not. The commonest clinical type of infection found was dull grey patches. Itching with hair loss was the major symptom and most of the infected children had cervical lymphadenopathy. The potassium hydroxide studies revealed endothrix spores in majority of samples.Conclusion:Tinea capitis in prevalent in school going urban children in Kolkata, West Bengal state and necessary measures must be undertaken to curtail this incidence.

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“…Diagnosis of dermatophytes in the skin scales and crusts was predicted on visualisation through direct microscopy of branching septate hyphae with angular or spherical arthroconidia (arthrospores), usually in chains. Dermatophytes diagnosis in the hair pieces was predicted on visualisation of anthroconidia arranged along the length of the hair in chains or in masses around the hair (ectothrix infection) or in the hair substance endothrix infection (14).…”

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Dermatophyte Infections In Primary School Children In Kibera Slums Of Nairobi

Chepchirchir¹,

Bii²,

Ndinya–Achola³

2009

E Af Med Jrnl

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Objective: To determine the prevalence and aetiology of dermatophyte infections in relation to social economic factors in primary school children in Kibera. Design: A Cross-sectional descriptive study. Setting: City council sponsored schools namely Olympic, Kibera, Ayany and Mbagathi way all in Kibera, the largest of the informal settlement within Nairobi which is home to between 700,000 -1,000,000 inhabitamts. The study was conducted between September 2006 and February 2007. Subjects: A total of 422 primary school children from the ages of five years to 15 years were selected for the study. Results: The prevalence of dermatophytoses was 11.2% with tinea capitis being the most common type while the grey patch form being the dominant clinical manifestation. There was a significant difference (p=0.001) in dermatophytoses in different schools with Olympic primary school registering the highest prevalence (22.6%). The highest infection rate occurred among six to eight years age bracket in both sexes compared to other age brackets (p=0.002). The genera of fungi associated with dermatophytoses were isolated indicating the number in each species as follows; T. violecium (35), T. mentagrophytes(3), T. terestre(3), T. schoenleinii(2), and T. interdigitale(1), M. canis(2), M. equinum(1) and E. flocossum(1). T. violecium was the predominant species isolated, at 35/48(71%) followed by T. mentagrophytes and T. terrestre at 3/48 (6%) each. Conclusion: The study indicates high prevalence of 11.2% dermatophyte infection among the school children in Kibera. Factors contributing to the high frequency and chronic occurrences of ring worm in this area may include poor living environment, children interaction patterns and poor health seeking behaviour. There is need for health education and public awareness campaigns among the communities in urban informal settlements on healthy seeking behaviors and hygiene in order to reduce transmission and severe clinical manifestations.

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Aetiology of tinea capitis in school children

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Tinea capitis among primary school children in some parts of central Nigeria

Tinea capitis among primary school children in some parts of central Nigeria

Prevalence of Tinea capitis in school going children in Kolkata, West Bengal

Dermatophyte Infections In Primary School Children In Kibera Slums Of Nairobi

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