Most superficial mycotic infections of human skin are due to dermatophytes. Children are
frequently affected due to different predisposing factors, particularly overcrowding in …

Objectives Superficial and cutaneous fungal infections (SCFIs) are an important public
health problem and are common in tropical and subtropical countries. Pityriasis versicolor …

Background: The incidence of fungal infections is increasing at an alarming rate, presenting
an enormous challenge to healthcare professionals. Apart from the resistance of the …

Epidemiology and pattern of superficial fungal infections among primary school children in
Enugu, south-east Nigeria Page 1 Malawi Medical Journal 33 (1); 21-27 March 2021 …

Background: There is a recent rising trend of superficial dermatophytic fungal infections all
over the globe. Apart from the causative organisms, there are many modifiable …

Background The myriad of coexisting risk factors for tinea capitis (TC) in parts of Africa
makes it common among schoolchildren from this region. Diagnosis ideally involves …

ABSTRACT Background: Superficial fungal infections (SFIs) are common and have
considerable negative impact on school children in tropics. Objectives: The study compared …

Background: Superficial and cutaneous mycoses are very common among the populations
in many African countries. Even though it has not been regarded as a significant problem …

Background: Uncontrolled use and abuse of topical steroids has led to increase in number
of cases of superficial dermatophytosis of skin, hair and nail in pediatric age group as well …

Superficial fungal infections are common in the tropics particularly in the rural areas where
children are predisposed. The causative organisms include dermatophytes, yeasts and non …