Prevalence of Tinea capitis in Primary Schools of Zahedan. 2020-2021

Tinea capitis is a common childhood infection in many parts of the world so that it has a challenging treatment for patients. Due to the importance of Tinea capitis in school-age children the aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of Tinea capitis in primary schools in Zahedan.

This descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted during two months (October and November 2020). Ten primary schools of Zahedan city were examined in order to consist of 2328 students; 1407 boys and 921 girls. Samples were collected of 36 students with clinical signs and suspected Tinea capitis. In the laboratory, the collected samples were tested for the presence or absence of Tinea capitis.

1.5% of students (n = 35) had Tinea capitis; Ectotrix and Endotrix types. The prevalence was 1.92% in male students and was 0.25% in female students, which was statistically significant (P ≤ 0.05).

The findings of this study showed that the incidence of Tinea capitis with various types of Ectotrix and Endotrix in students of Zahedan city is significant. The highest prevalence of Tinea capitis is related to Ectotrix type and the prevalence of Tinea capitis is higher in male students in comparison female students