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BRITO, A; MARCANO, C; RIVAS, G  e  RODRIGUEZ, F. Dermatophytes causing Tinea capitis in children and adolescents. Rev. Soc. Ven. Microbiol. [online]. 2001, vol.21, n.2, pp.26-28. ISSN 1315-2556.

We studied a total of 61 patients aged between 0 to 19 years, 27 females (44.7%) and 34 males (55.7%). The age group with the greater number of patients was from 5 to 9 years, being more frequent in males. The fungus more frequently isolated was M. canis 37/53 (69.8%), followed by T. tonsurans 12/53 (22.6%). We had negative cultures in 8/61 (13.1%). When we compare results of culture with the direct mycological examination, we find no differences between methods.

Palavras-chave : Tinea capitis; Dermatofitos; Microsporum canis.