scholarly journals Profile of patients with tinea capitis

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Amira Venitarani ◽  
Samsriyaningsih Handayani ◽  
Evy Ervianti
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Positive Result ◽  
Tinea Capitis ◽  
Microsporum Canis ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Predisposing Factor ◽  
Patch Type ◽  
Prepubertal Children ◽  
Main Complaint ◽  
Dermatophyte Infection

Tinea capitis is dermatophyte infection of the scalp and hair, affecting mainly prepubertal children. Its incidence has increased over the last decades. If not diagnosed and treated properly, it might reach epidemic soon. This study was descriptive retrospective study which evaluated the incidence and profile of tinea capitis among patients of Micology Division, Outpatient Clinic of Dermatology and Venereology Department, Dr. Soetomo General Hospital Surabaya in 2014 - 2016. There were 42 tinea capitis new cases. It was most prevalent among the age group of 5-14 years old. Male was more common. The most common main complaint was itching. The most frequent predisposing factor was cat exposure. Squama was the most prevalent efflorescence. KOH examination data showed that 57.1% patients were arthrospore positive and 66.7% were positive in Wood lamp examination. Culture was done among 24 patients with positive result of 52.4% and Microsporum canis as the most prevalent dermatophytes. There were 33.3% patients diagnosed with grey patch type. The most common treatment was oral griseofulvin. Follow-ups were done to all patients but only 64.3% who visited back.

scholarly journals Tinea capitis: study of asymptomatic carriers and sick adolescents, adults and elderly who live with children with the disease

2001 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christiane Loureiro BERGSON ◽  
Nurimar Conceição FERNANDES
Keyword(s):  
Disease Control ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Tinea Capitis ◽  
Female Adolescent ◽  
Microsporum Canis ◽  
Trichophyton Tonsurans ◽  
Asymptomatic Carriers ◽  
Adolescents And Adults ◽  
Dermatophyte Infection

Tinea capitis is a dermatophyte infection that occurs mainly in childhood; there are few reports, in Brazil, in adolescents and adults. The detection of asymptomatic carriers is of great importance in the disease control. From February 1998 to February 1999, a study was performed at the outpatient Dermatologic Unit of Instituto de Puericultura e Pediatria Martagão Gesteira (Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil) to verify the frequency of asymptomatic carriers and tinea capitis between 79 adolescents, adults and elderly who lived in the same household of 56 children (0-12 years) with tinea capitis. Of these, one female and one male adults (2.5%) were asymptomatic carriers and the cultures revealed Trichophyton tonsurans and Microsporum canis respectively. One female adolescent and two female adults (3.8%) had tinea capitis and all cultures revealed Trichophyton tonsurans. The study has shown that adolescents and adults who live in the same household of children with tinea capitis may be sick or asymptomatic carriers.

scholarly journals Kerion Type of Tinea Capitis Treated with Double Pulse Dose Terbinafine

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Franky Chandra
Keyword(s):  
Tinea Capitis ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Double Pulse ◽  
Microsporum Canis ◽  
Fungal Culture ◽  
Pulse Dose ◽  
Mycologic Cure ◽  
Higher Doses ◽  
Dermatophyte Infection

Objective: Tinea capitis is a common dermatophyte infection affecting hair and skin which always requires systemic treatment to get a clinical and mycologic cure, preventing relapse, and infection spread. Griseofulvin has been the antifungal therapy of choice for tinea capitis, but it often requires higher doses and a longer duration than recommended. Thus, effective alternative antifungal with good oral tolerability and shorter course of treatment are therefore required. The objective of this report is to evaluate the effectiveness of double pulse dose terbinafine for tinea capitis alternative therapy.Method: A case of kerion type of tinea capitis in a two-year-old girl was reported. Diagnosis was established based on clinical manifestations of alopecia, presented as erythematous macule with pustules, hemorrhagic crusts, and scales on the scalp, accompanied with occipital lymphadenopathy. Fungal culture showed growth of Microsporum canis (M. canis) colonies. Patient was treated with doubled pulse dose terbinafine 125 mg/day and 2% ketoconazole shampoo for two months.Result: Clinical improvements were found on 35th day of follow up, while mycologic cure was achieved on 60th day of follow up. Tolerability was excellent and no side effects observed.Conclusion: Double pulse dose terbinafine is effective for kerion type of tinea capitis. Key words: double pulse dose, kerion, M. canis, terbinafine, tinea capitis

scholarly journals Tinea Capitis by Microsporum canis in an Elderly Female with Extensive Dermatophyte Infection

2021 ◽  
Vol 186 (2) ◽  
pp. 299-305
Author(s):  
Zhihui Yang ◽  
Wei Chen ◽  
Zhe Wan ◽  
Yinggai Song ◽  
Ruoyu Li
Keyword(s):  
Tinea Capitis ◽  
Disease Onset ◽  
The Body ◽  
Microsporum Canis ◽  
Fungal Culture ◽  
History Of ◽  
Stray Cat ◽  
Immunocompetent Adults ◽  
Effective Drugs ◽  
Dermatophyte Infection

AbstractTinea capitis is a type of dermatophyte infection primarily affecting children. We report a case of an elderly woman with well-controlled diabetes mellitus presenting with a six-month history of erythema with yellow crusts on her scalp and extensive erythematous patches with scales on the body skin. She adopted a stray cat before the disease onset. Dermoscopic findings and manifestation under the Wood’s lamp favoured the diagnosis of tinea capitis. Further microscopic examinations of her scalp, including direct KOH and fluorescence stain examination, fungal culture and polymerase chain reaction sequencing identification confirmed the diagnosis of tinea capitis caused by Microsporum canis. Treatment with oral terbinafine was effective. Adult tinea capitis is often misdiagnosed due to its rarity and atypical presentation. However, in some regions, the incidence of tinea capitis in immunocompetent adults is rising which requires the awareness of clinicians. A thorough history (including the animal contacting history), physical examination and further mycological examinations are required for diagnosis. Trichophyton violaceum is the most common dermatophyte species in most regions while adult tinea capitis caused by Microsporum canis is less common. Terbinafine, griseofulvin and itroconazole have been reported to be effective drugs for the treatment of tinea capitis, and terbinafine can be considered as systemic treatment in elderly patients with comorbidities to reduce the drug–drug interaction.

scholarly journals Parasitic infections in Swiss children: Are we overtesting?

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Corinne Légeret ◽  
Céline Rüttimann ◽  
Hans Fankhauser ◽  
Henrik Köhler
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Positive Result ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽  
International Travel ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Stool Samples ◽  
Stool Specimens

Abstract Background A wide variation of causes can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms in children- an infection with parasites is one of them. The expansion of international travel might lead to an increase in testing children for a correspondent infection. Currently there are no guidelines available, which patients should be tested for a possible parasitical infection. The aim of the study was to characterize Swiss children suffering from intestinal parasites, in order to provide more knowledge for the clinician who should be tested. Methods This is a retrospective study of Swiss pediatric patients, whose stools have been tested for parasites and helminths. Results A total of 1855 stool samples, belonging to 572 different children with an average age of 7.9 years, were tested within a 10-year period. The prevalence of a positive result was 4.2%, of which all were positive for Blastocystis, and 12.5% had a co-infection with Endolimax nana. Conclusion Immigrants, immune compromised children with diarrhea and pediatric patients with bloody or protracted diarrhea should have 2 different stool specimens examined for a possible parasitical infection.

Ocular Cysticercosis — A Profile

2003 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 185-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anuradha Chowdhary ◽  
Rajlakshmi Bansal ◽  
Kirti Singh ◽  
Varinder Singh
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
North India ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Common Site ◽  
Referral Centre ◽  
Tertiary Referral ◽  
Tertiary Referral Centre ◽  
Ocular Cysticercosis

A retrospective study was conducted on all histopathologically proven cases of ocular cysticercosis spanning a decade in a tertiary referral centre of North India. The symptomatology, presentation, complications and treatment therapies of 18 of these patients are discussed. The most common age group to be affected was 11–20 years (50%), while the most common site involved was subconjunctival (78%), followed by lid (11%). Spontaneous extrusion was documented in three cases. Medical treatment with albendazole under the cover of corticosteroids was found to be a useful adjunct to surgical excision.

scholarly journals Cold weather is a predisposing factor for testicular torsion in a tropical country. A retrospective study

2014 ◽  
Vol 133 (3) ◽  
pp. 187-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel de Oliveira Gomes ◽  
Rafael Rocha Vidal ◽  
Bruno Figueiredo Foeppel ◽  
Danilo Fiorindo Faria ◽  
Minori Saito
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Symptom Onset ◽  
Testicular Torsion ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Cold Weather ◽  
Predisposing Factor ◽  
Tropical Country ◽  
Etiologic Role ◽  
Urological Emergency

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE:Testicular torsion is a medical and urological emergency because it can lead to loss of the organ. The theory of seasonal testicular torsion occurrence is based on studies from institutions located in cold and temperate regions. The objective here was to determine whether cold weather is associated with higher incidence of testicular torsion in a tropical country, such as Brazil.DESIGN AND SETTING:Retrospective study, conducted in a tertiary and teaching hospital.METHODS:Patients with acute testicular torsion confirmed by surgery between April 2006 and March 2011 were studied. Information on weather conditions at the time of symptom onset was collected.RESULTS:A total of 64 testicular torsion cases were identified. The months with the highest incidences of testicular torsion were June (16%), July (19%) and August (11%), which had the lowest mean temperatures, of 17.6 °C, 16.4 °C and 18.2 °C, respectively. Eleven percent of cases occurred during spring (October to December), 16% occurred in summer (January to March), 34% occurred in fall (April to June) and 39% occurred in winter (July to September). There was a significant association between the incidence of testicular torsion and the season (fall and winter), P < 0.001.CONCLUSIONS:Testicular torsion follows a seasonal association even in a tropical country, and is more frequent in the colder months of the year, namely fall and winter, when almost three-quarters of the cases occurred. These observations add further evidence that cold weather has an etiologic role in testicular torsion occurrence.

scholarly journals Degenerative joint disease in cattle and buffaloes in the Amazon region: a retrospective study

2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (9) ◽  
pp. 845-850 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Diomedes Barbosa ◽  
Danillo Henrique S. Lima ◽  
Alessandra S. Belo-Reis ◽  
Cleyton P. Pinheiro ◽  
Melina G.S. Sousa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Bone Tissue ◽  
Phosphorus Deficiency ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Degenerative Joint Disease ◽  
Joint Disease ◽  
Predisposing Factor ◽  
Hind Limbs ◽  
Postural Changes ◽  
Progressive Weight Loss

A retrospective study of the epidemiological and clinic-pathological aspects of cattle and buffaloes with degenerative joint disease (DJD) was conducted in the state of Pará, Brazil. From 1999 to 2014, eleven cattle and 24 buffaloes were evaluated. All the treated animals with suspected DJD underwent a clinical examination of the musculoskeletal system. In seven cattle and eight buffaloes with clinical signs of the disease postmortem examination was performed. The common clinical signs observed in both species were chronic lameness, stiff gait, postural changes, audible crackles in the affected limb, prolonged recumbency, difficulty in getting up and progressive weight loss. The lesions observed at necropsy were: irregular articular surfaces, erosion of the articular cartilage and the underlying bone tissue, and proliferation of the periarticular bone tissue with formation of osteophytes. The most affected joints in cattle and buffaloes wereof the hind limb. In buffaloes, the main predisposing factor to the onset of DJD was phosphorus deficiency. In cattle, defects of the anatomical conformation of the hind limbs, chronic trauma due to the activities performed, such as semen collection, and advanced age possibly contributed to the emergence of the disease.

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