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

In order to study the prevalence of Tinea capitis in elementary schools of Kerman, a total population of ۶۲۶۵ students were selected at random from twenty elementary schools (۱۰ boys, and ۱۰ girls, schools). Out of this population, ۷۵ students ۲۵ girls and ۵۰ 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.

Keywords:

Tinea capitis , Primary School , Kerman