Epidemiological profile of tinea capitis in São Paulo City
An. bras. dermatol
;
92(2): 283-284, Mar.-Apr. 2017.
Article
in English
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| ID: biblio-1038246
ABSTRACT
Abstract Tinea capitis is the most common fungal infection in children. The identification of the etiologic agent helps clinicians make their therapeutic choice. Studies conducted in different countries show a changing pattern of the main etiological agents according to their regions. We performed a retrospective study in the tertiary public service in São Paulo, analyzing the isolated etiological agents in patients with tinea capitis from March 2013 to May 2015. Microsporum canis was the main agent (56.6%), followed by Trichophyton tonsurans (36.6%). Despite recent migratory movements in the city, we observed no change in the causative agent of tinea capitis.
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Tinea Capitis
Type of study:
Incidence study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
An. bras. dermatol
Journal subject:
Dermatology
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo/BR
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Santa Casa de São Paulo/BR
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