Prevalence and distribution of ringworm infections in Primary School Children in parts of Eastern, Nigeria

A study on the prevalence and distribution of ringworm infection amongst primary school children in northern EbonyiState of eastern Nigeria was carried out between November 2002 and June 2003. Of the 279 pupils sampled randomly from four schools, 59 (21.1%) had ringworm infection. While only two gen...

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Published in:Journal of applied science & environmental management 2005-12, Vol.9 (3), p.27-25
Main Authors: ANOSIKE, J C, 1KEKE, I R, UWAEZUOKE, J C, ANOZIE, J C, OBIUKWU C E, NWOKE, B E B, AMAJUOYI, O U
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Language:English
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Canis
Microsporum
Trichophyton
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Summary:A study on the prevalence and distribution of ringworm infection amongst primary school children in northern EbonyiState of eastern Nigeria was carried out between November 2002 and June 2003. Of the 279 pupils sampled randomly from four schools, 59 (21.1%) had ringworm infection. While only two genera of fungi Microsporum and Trichophyton were isolated, six species viz: M. canis (11.9%), M. andoninii (20.3%), T. sondamense (20.3%), T. mentagrophytes (22.0%), T. schoenleinii (15.3%) and T. quinckeannan (10.2%) were also encountered. The distribution of ringworm among schools was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). Both male and female pupils with in the age bracket of 5-7 years were significantly infected than other age categories (P0.05). M. andoninii was more predominant over others in males while T. mentagrophytes was more prevalent in female pupils. Poor infrastructures (houses and classroom), children playing with animals, the Nigerian environmental vis-a-vis personal uncleaniness by pupils are contributing factors to the high frequency and severity of ringworm in the area. @JASEM
ISSN:1119-8362