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. 1979 Jun;17(2):131-7.
doi: 10.1080/00362177985380181.

Incidence of dermatophytosis in Kuwait

R Karaoui, M Selim, A Mousa

Incidence of dermatophytosis in Kuwait

R Karaoui et al. Sabouraudia. 1979 Jun.

Abstract

Dermatophytosis in Kuwait was found to be associated with poor, over-crowded socioeconomic localities. This infection occurred in all age groups, but patients below 10 years of age were most susceptible. Tinea capitis was observed in 71.1% of 135 patients with dermatophytosis, with a higher incidence (48.2%) in males than in females. Microsporum canis caused 60.7% of all cases of dermatophytosis and 76% of tinea capitis. A high rate of failure to culture from microscopically positive specimens was observed in tinea cruris and onychomycosis.

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