Epidemiology of tinea capitis among population of Arar city, Northern Saudi Arabia

Maha, Alshalan; Wesam, Tharwat; Anwar, Alruwaili; Zuhur, Alfuhigi; Yasamiyan, Alanazi; Asmaa, Alenazy; Amjad, Alrowili; Shahad, Alsharif; Nada, Alshammari; Manal, Alshammari; Maram, Alenazy

Maha, Alshalan; Wesam, Tharwat; Anwar, Alruwaili; Zuhur, Alfuhigi; Yasamiyan, Alanazi; Asmaa, Alenazy; Amjad, Alrowili; Shahad, Alsharif; Nada, Alshammari; Manal, Alshammari; Maram, Alenazy.

Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine [The]. 2018; 71 (3): 2643-2650

in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-192511

ABSTRACT

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Background:

Tina capitis is a mycosis caused by dermatophytes that invade the keratinized tissues such as skin, nails, and hair. It is important to know the prevalence, route of transmission and risk factors of these infections for prevention and treatment of this disease. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence rate and risk factor associated with tinea capitis in the general population of Arar city, Northern Saudi Arabia

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Humans; Male; Female; Child, Preschool; Child; Adolescent; Adult; Middle Aged; Prevalence; Risk Factors; Cross-Sectional Studies

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Index: IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean) Main subject: Prevalence / Cross-Sectional Studies / Risk Factors Type of study: Prevalence study / Screening study Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Egypt. J. Hosp. Med. Year: 2018

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