Tinea Capitis: Evolution of the Epidemiological Profile at IBN ROCHD University Hospital of Casablanca (Morocco)

• DOI: 10.33140/ijced.10.01.08
• Publication Date: 2025-02-17T11:03:01Z
• Authors: M Soussi-Abdallaoui; L E Marhraoui; F Hali; S Chiheb; F Elfatoiki
• Keywords: Tinea Capitis

Tinea capitis is a fungal infection affecting school-age children in Morocco. A study at Ibn Rochd University Hospital Casablanca found 267 patients, mostly males (69.6%), with an average age of 7.24 years. Microsporum. canis was the most prevalent pathogen (56.5%), followed by Trichophyton. violaceum (18.3%). The indicates that Microsporum emerging as leading cause, linked to changes animal populations and pet ownership. Systematic mycological exams before treatment are crucial.