Literature DB >> 531713

A study of Tinea capitis in Libya (Benghazi).

Y K Malhotra, M P Garg, A J Kanwar, S Nagrajan.   

Abstract

Tinea capitis formed 20% of all superficial mycotic infections, which in turn represented 12% of all skin disease diagnosed at the skin outpatient department of Al-Jamaheria hospital in Benghazi. The majority (94%) of tinea capitis occurred in children. A sample of 200 cases cultured revealed Trichophyton schoenleinii to be the most prevalent species of dermatophyte (69.5%) followed by Microsporum audouinii. (23.8%).

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Year:  1979        PMID: 531713

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Sabouraudia        ISSN: 0036-2174


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Review 1.  Favus of the scalp: an overview and update.

Authors:  Macit Ilkit
Journal:  Mycopathologia       Date:  2010-04-22       Impact factor: 2.574

2.  Incidence of dermatophytosis in Jordan with special reference to tinea capitis.

Authors:  M S Shtayeh; H M Arda
Journal:  Mycopathologia       Date:  1985-10       Impact factor: 2.574

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