Tinea Capitis in Lahore, Pakistan

Hussain, Irshad; Aman, Shahbaz; Haroon, Tahir Saeed; Jahangir, Muhammad; Nagi, A. H.

doi:10.1111/j.1365-4362.1994.tb01037.x

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“…This finding was not unexpected since this fungal pathogen has been isolated from cases of human ringworm in different localities of this country [26][27][28][29][30][31]. Our research was based on the analysis of samples originally collected for other purposes, i.e., to investigate skin diseases of parasitic origin in livestock.…”

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“…verrucosum infection can be considered to be a cosmopolitan disease as, over time, it has been reported in livestock and sometimes in people in a number of different countries from all continents [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25]. In Pakistan, several studies have documented the role of this fungal species in human ringworm cases [26][27][28][29][30][31]. However, data are still lacking concerning the animal reservoirs of this fungus.…”

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Trichophyton verrucosum infection in livestock in the Chitral district of Pakistan

Hameed

Riaz

Nawaz

et al. 2017

J Infect Dev Ctries

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Introduction: Trichophyton verrucosum belongs to the dermatophyte fungi, closely related organisms that cause skin infections in animals and humans. T. verrucosum infection has been reported in livestock and people in different countries from all continents. Human cases have been reported in different areas of Pakistan, but there is little information about the animal source of the fungus. Methodology: Dermatological specimens collected in the Chitral district of Pakistan for a study on mange in livestock were retrospectively analyzed for the presence of T. verrucosum. In total, 5,873 animals (1,087 cows, 2,033 goats, and 2,753 sheep) were screened for evidence of dermatological lesions during two surveys performed in the summer and winter seasons. Skin scrapings collected from animals with lesions were analyzed by direct microscopic examination after digestion in sodium hydroxide and a real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) targeting pathogenic Trichophyton species. Results: At microscopy, samples from 18 cows (1.6%), 3 sheep (0.1%), and 4 goats (0.2%) were positive for fungal elements consistent with T. verrucosum. PCR confirmed the microscopy results. The prevalence was lower than that reported in other countries in intensive breeding farms. Results agree with the literature regarding factors affecting T. verrucosum diffusion, i.e., infection was more prevalent in cattle, especially in younger animals during the winter season. Conclusions: This study reports, for the first time, the presence of T. verrucosum in livestock in Pakistan. A better knowledge of the animal role in the spread of this fungus may allow the adoption of more efficient control measures and prophylaxis.

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Trichophyton verrucosum infection in livestock in the Chitral district of Pakistan

Hameed

Riaz

Nawaz

et al. 2017

J Infect Dev Ctries

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“…Most of the similar studies reveal that non-inflammatory types of Tinea capitis were more common (51%) than inflammatory variants (32%) ( Hussain I et al 1994, Kalla G et al 1995, Singal A et al 2001, Jha BN et al 2006). In our study, Seborrhoeic type was more common followed by Black dot and grey patch types., study by Bose et al (2011) and Singal A et al (2001) have reported seborrhoeic variant as the predominant type followed by black dot.…”

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Tinea Capitis Among Primary School Children: A Clinicomycological Study in a Rural Hospital in Central India

2017

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Aims & Objectives 1. To determine the clinical & mycological profile of tinea capitis Among Primary School students of Rural area 2. To correlate of KOH microscopy and culture for diagnosing Tinea capitis. Methods & Results:A total of 323 Primary School students from six different Government rural schools were enrolled and screened for any infection on hair and scalp. Of these, 81 were clinically found to be of Tinea capitis. Woods lamp examination, 20% KOH microscopy and Fungal cultures were performed for all these cases.Non-inflammatory type of tinea capitis was predominant (95.06%) type and female students (55.5%) were affected more compared to male(44%). In our study, the positivity by 20% KOH and Fungal culture was 40.74% & 11.11% respectively. The etiological agents were T. violacium, Microsporum canis & T. rubrum. Conclusion:Tinea capitis was detected mostly in pupils with low level of educational and poor socio-economic status of their parents.

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“…However, in a few cases, it may be characterized by intense inflammation and subsequent cicatricial alopecia, which causes permanent cosmetic disfigurement. Also, the infection is highly contagious and, hence, needs to be recognized and treated early to prevent transmission to siblings and costudents [11][12][13]. Awareness in patients regarding disease was good (88%) and also incidence was higher in urban areas compared to rural population.…”

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A study on tinea capitis in the pre school and school going children

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2013

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Introduction: Tinea capitis is a superficial fungal infection of scalp and hair caused by various species of dermatophytes. The incidence of Tinea capitis varies from country to country and region to region. Material and Methods: Fifty patients from the preschool going population were selected for the study. Results and Discussion: Clinical presentation of disease revealed that black dot to be the commonest (32%) followed by grey patch (28%), kerion (20%) and favus type was the least (1%). Direct microscopy of hair in KOH preparations revealed that all clinically suspected patients of Tinea capitis had endothrix type in 56% of cases and ectothrix type in 44%.

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Tinea Capitis in Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract: T. violaceum is the predominant pathogen causing tinea capitis in children and adults in this part of the world and gives rise to a varied clinical picture. Our findings agree with data from other parts of Pakistan and many countries abroad.

Cited by 37 publications

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Trichophyton verrucosum infection in livestock in the Chitral district of Pakistan

Trichophyton verrucosum infection in livestock in the Chitral district of Pakistan

Tinea Capitis Among Primary School Children: A Clinicomycological Study in a Rural Hospital in Central India

A study on tinea capitis in the pre school and school going children

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