Journal
MYCOSES
Volume 64, Issue 9, Pages 1132-1136Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/myc.13330
Keywords
mycoses; schools; superficial
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This study investigated the epidemiological aspects of superficial fungal infections among koranic school children in Senegal, revealing a higher prevalence among boys and a high incidence of tinea capitis. Attention should be paid to non-dermatophytic species that could be responsible for superficial fungal infections.
Background In developing countries, superficial fungal infections (SFI) are endemic and cause a therapeutic problem because of the duration and cost of treatment. Community living and promiscuity are key factors in the direct or indirect transmission and spread of these diseases. Objectives The objective was to study the epidemiological aspects of SFI, among koranic school children in two localities in Senegal. Patients/Methods School koranic students were recruited in Thies and Touba. Diagnosis of fungal diseases was carried out using conventional techniques (microscopic examination and culture). Results Among 210 children, the overall prevalence of SFI was 25.71%, with 27.63% in Touba and 20.68% in Thies. The clinical lesions were epidermophytosis (0.5%), intertrigo (0.9%), palmoplantar keratoderma (KPP) (0.9%), onychomycosis (7.7%) and tinea capitis (TC) (90%). The species responsible for the SFI were Trichophyton soudanense (85.18%), Microsporum audouinii langeronii (9.25%), Trichophyton rubrum (3.70%) and Chrysosporium keratinophilum (1.85%). The prevalence of infection was higher among boys (85.18%). Conclusion Superficial fungal infections are prevalent in koranic school children and attention should be given to non-dermatophytic species that could be responsible for SFI.
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