Tinea Capitis: A ClinicoMycological Profile
Journal Title: National Journal of Laboratory Medicine - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Tinea capitis a superficial fungal infection infecting the scalp, hair follicles and hair shaft caused by dermatophytes, vary in their etiological agents and predominating anatomical infection pattern with geographical location, environmental and cultural factors. Aim: To analyse the prevalence of tinea capitis, to know the predominating etiological agent and to assess for any correlation between microscopic and microbiological findings. Materials and Methods: A total of 821 samples from suspected cases of dermatophytosis were collected for a period of one year from November 2014 to October 2015. Out of which 30 cases belonging to paediatric age group were separated. From all the clinically diagnosed cases samples were collected and subjected to direct microscopy using 10% KOH and confirmation made after preceding the sample for culture. Results: Of the 30 cases 12(40%) were boys an 18(60%) were girls. patients belonging to age group between 6-10 years (56.67%) showed high rate of infectivity. Trichophyton violaceum 8(36.4%) was the main isolate. Conclusion: It was seen that tinea capitis infection is more prevalent in prepubertal children between 6-10 years of age. Trichophyton violaceum was the main isolate from this region. Direct microscopy and culture both together are an important tool for better diagnosis.
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Dr. Swapna Kotian, Dr. Venkatesh VN
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