Tinea capitis in south-east London--a new pattern of infection with public health implications.

摘要: SUMMARY Recent observations on tinea capitis cases in London suggest that there has been a change the pattern of infection with recent and significant rise incidence Infections due to anthropophilic fungi. The purpose this study was investigate prevalence Identity schools south-east factors which might affect spread infection. This achieved by carrying out survey all children, parental consent for scalp examination, 14 nursery, infant or junior Lambeth. In addition, accuracy clinical diagnosis compared mycological findings. There were 1057 children from 4 years age study. rate different ranged 0 12% mean 2.5%. A further 4.9% carriers dermatophytes (range classes 0–47%). striking feature infections caused fungi, mainly Trichophyton tonsurans Microsporum rivalieri, correlation between presence two more within class other children. poor ability trained observers predict grounds results. investigation shows variable but levels ringworm dominant organisms are anthropophilic. It provides support observation shift and. possibly, U.K. centres, trend towards transmissible among T. being commonest organism. implications control, involve screening schools, where appropriate, guidance general practitioners treatment, discussed.