Dermatophytosis in School Children.

Authors

  • Somorin, A. O
  • Nwabudike, I
  • Adetosoye A. I
  • Hunponu-Wusu, O.O.

Abstract

Summary:  In a study of dermatophytosis in two primary schools in a sub-urban district of Lagos, 63 (1.8 per cent) out of a total of 3540 pupils were found to be suffering from various types of superficial mycotic skin infections. Six different strains of dermatophytes were isolated: T. rubrum, T. metagrophytes, M. audiuni, M. canis, M. gypsum, and E. floccosum. Tinea infection of the scalp was the commonest dermatophytosis encountered, while Tinea infection of the feet was rare.

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Published

2024-05-30

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (1977): Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics

Section

ORIGINALS

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 Dermatophytosis in School Children. (2024). NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS, 4(2), 39-42. https://www.njpaediatrics.com/index.php/njp/article/view/1036