[Epidemiology of Tinea capitis in Bangui (Central African Republic)].
In Bangui (Central African Republic) an epidemiological survey making use of cluster sampling has been performed. Prevalence rate is not very high in Bangui (3.4%). Boys are more infected than girls. Both in rural and urban area prevalence rates are decreasing with age. Microsporum langeronii has been identified in 98% of case.
Testa
J
J
Faculté des Sciences de la Santé, Bangui.
Kaïmba
C
C
Georges
A
A
Delmont
J
J
D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D002488:Central African Republic / Q000453:epidemiology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012737:Sex Factors; D014006:Tinea Capitis / Q000453:epidemiology*
Epidémiologie des teignes scolaires a Bangui (République centrafricaine).