Introduction: Tineum of the scalp is a fungal infection caused by dermatophytes, keratinophilic fungi. It is common in preschool and school-aged children. Mycological examination confirms the fungal origin of these infections.
Objective: The aim of our work is to study the epidemiological, clinical, and mycological aspects of tinea of the scalp, including a review of the literature and a comparison with our results.
Results: A study of tinea capitis at the Parasitology Laboratory of the University Hospital of Batna, Algeria, over a 10-year period (2015-2024). Overall, we recorded a prevalence rate of 93%, with a slight male predominance (71%). The highest rate of tinea capitis was observed in patients aged 5 to 10 years (46.92%).
Of the 758 mycological samples, 7.12% (54 samples) were negative on both direct examination and culture, and 9.35% (65 samples) were positive on direct examination only. 522 samples were positive on both direct examination and culture (74.16%).
117 samples were positive only in culture (16.61%).
Microsporum canis was the most frequently isolated species (88%).
Our results show that microsporum tinea capitis is the most frequent, with a rate of 72.62%, while low proportions are recorded for trichophytic tinea capitis.
Conclusion: Tinea capitis is a benign infection that mainly affects children, with a tendency toward spontaneous clinical resolution. Puberty.
We observed that the diagnosis of tinea cruris (TC) depends on several parameters: age, sex, clinical signs, and mycological examination.
Similarities between our results and those in the literature showed that tinea cruris predominates in preschool and school-aged children, males are more affected, and the majority of cases present with scaly, alopecic patches.
Zoophilic tinea cruris caused by M. canis remains the most widespread epidemiological form in the Batna region.
According to our work, eradication of this disease requires improved awareness of hygiene and health education among the population. Therefore, prevention through hygiene and prophylactic measures is necessary to combat and eradicate this infectious disease.
Keywords: Tinea capitis, Microsporum canis, Microsporum tinea capitis, Trichophytic tinea capitis.
Citation: HAMOUDA O., KALLA N., (2025). Epidemiological, Clinical and Mycological Profile of Tinea Capitis. I J Infectious Disea 6(3):1-4. DOI : https://doi.org/10.47485/2693-2326.1043