Prevalence of Dermatophytes among Tinea Capitis-infected Pupils and Associated Risk Factors in Some Southwestern States of Nigeria

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M. canis is the most predominant fungal pathogen in tinea capitis infections among pupils in Southwestern Nigeria, with a high prevalence of dermatophytes observed. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Oluchi Miriam Ukhureigbe; Samuel O. Ajoseh; Zenas Agubata; Hafiz Awofe Akinyele; Tennny Obiageli Egwuatu; Kabiru Olusegun Akinyemi; Daughin Dighittoghi Moro

doi:10.4103/npmj.npmj_323_24

March 1, 2026Nigerian Postgraduate Medical JournalOpen Access

Prevalence of Dermatophytes among Tinea Capitis-infected Pupils and Associated Risk Factors in Some Southwestern States of Nigeria

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Key Points

To determine the prevalence of dermatophytes in tinea capitis-infected pupils and identify associated risk factors.
Surveyed pupils from southwestern Nigeria for tinea capitis.
Identified fungal pathogens via laboratory analysis.
Analyzed demographic data for risk factors.
High prevalence of dermatophytes observed.
M. canis identified as the most common pathogen.
Gender and age correlated with infection risk.

Implication

Reveals a high prevalence of dermatophytes in pupils, highlighting key risk factors for infection.

Abstract

This study revealed a high prevalence of dermatophytes, with M. canis being the most predominant fungal pathogen. Risk factors such as gender and age predispose subjects to infections. Accurate and prompt surveillance of the burden of tinea capitis is essential to prevent further transmission.

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Ukhureigbe et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Prevalence of Dermatophytes among Tinea Capitis-infected Pupils and Associated Risk Factors in Some Southwestern States of Nigeria

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Prevalence of Dermatophytes among Tinea Capitis-infected Pupils and Associated Risk Factors in Some Southwestern States of Nigeria

Key Points

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Abstract

Discussion

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