Epidemiological aspects of superficial fungal infections in Koranic schools in two localities of Senegal (Thies and Touba). Issue 9 (21st June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Badiane, Aïda Sadikh; Diongue, Khadim; Seck, Mame Cheikh; Ndiaye, Mouhamadou; Ndiaye, Daouda
• Is Part Of: Mycoses. Volume 64:Issue 9(2021)
• Page Start: 1132
• Page End: 1136
• Publication Date: 2021-06-21
• Subjects: mycoses -- schools -- superficial; Pathogenic fungi -- Periodicals; Medical mycology -- Periodicals; 616.969
• DOI: 10.1111/myc.13330
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0933-7407

Abstract

Abstract: Background: In developing countries, superficial fungal infections (SFI) are endemic and cause a therapeutic problem because of the duration and cost of treatment. Community living and promiscuity are key factors in the direct or indirect transmission and spread of these diseases. Objectives: The objective was to study the epidemiological aspects of SFI, among koranic school children in two localities in Senegal. Patients/Methods: School koranic students were recruited in Thies and Touba. Diagnosis of fungal diseases was carried out using conventional techniques (microscopic examination and culture). Results: Among 210 children, the overall prevalence of SFI was 25.71%, with 27.63% in Touba and 20.68% in Thiès. The clinical lesions were epidermophytosis (0.5%), intertrigo (0.9%), palmoplantar keratoderma (KPP) (0.9%), onychomycosis (7.7%) and tinea capitis (TC) (90%). The species responsible for the SFI were Trichophyton soudanense (85.18%), Microsporum audouinii langeronii (9.25%), Trichophyton rubrum (3.70%) and Chrysosporium keratinophilum (1.85%). The prevalence of infection was higher among boys (85.18%). Conclusion: Superficial fungal infections are prevalent in koranic school children and attention should be given to non‐dermatophytic species that could be responsible for SFI.