Martínez E, de León S, Pérez E, Pacheco A, Rivas E, Borjas C, Arenas R

Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 98-101
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ABSTRACT

Background: Tinea Capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp, usually prevalent in children. Microsporum Canis is the most common etiological agent in Latin American countries.
Objective: To publish the epidemiology of Tinea Capitis diagnosed by hair parasitation and positive culture at the Instituto de Dermatología y Cirugía de Piel “Prof. Dr. Fernando A. Cordero C”, in Guatemala City.
Material and Methods: Retrospective study of 121 cases with suspected Tinea Capitis in our outpatient clinic from 2005 to 2007.
Results: We included 60 cases (60/121) of Tinea Capitis, 53 of which (88.3%) presented positive culture and 56 (93.3%), positive hair parasitation. The Ectoendothrix type was found in 12 cases (20%). We found a female predominance (34 cases, 56.7%). The average time before diagnosis was 4.6 months, and 22 cases were of the inflammatory type (36.7%).
Conclusions: Diagnose confirmation of Tinea Capitis is mandatory and a mycological exam must be performed, in order to identify the etiological agents, because it is the best way to offer a proper treatment.

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