Prevalence of Tinea capitis in elementary schools in the city of Kerman

Abstract

In order to study the prevalence of Tinea capitis in elementary schools of Kerman, a total population of 6265 students were selected at random from twenty elementary schools (10 boys, and 10 girls, schools). Out of this population, 75 students 25 girls and 50 boys) who were suspected in having Tinea capitis infection were further studied. The results of the direct examinations and cultures on sabouraud,s dextrose agar and Mycoses agar were negative for dermatophytosis, in this study the prevalence of Tinea capitis in the city of Kerman was zero.