Retrospective Epidemiology of Dermatomycosis in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, From 2000 to 2023

ABSTRACT Background Although cutaneous mycoses are a global public health problem, very few data are available in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Objectives This study aimed to describe the retrospective clinical epidemiology of dermatomycosis and their associated risk factors in dermatologi...

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Published in:Mycoses 2024-12, Vol.67 (12), p.e70010-n/a
Main Authors: Seudjip, Nono Lydie Joëlle, Libeko, Simplice Konga, Ntshila, Luc Kalala, Bunga, Paulo Muntu, Mvumbi, Georges Lelo, Kabututu, Pius Zakayi, Kabedi, Marie José Bajani, Tshimanga, Tshimy Yona, Yobi, Doudou Malekita, Hayette, Marie‐Pierre, Zono, Bive Bive
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Age composition
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Child
Child, Preschool
cutaneous mycosis
Democratic Republic of the Congo - epidemiology
Dermatomycoses - epidemiology
Dermatomycoses - microbiology
Dermatomycosis
dermatophytes
dermatophytosis
Diabetes mellitus
Diagnosis
DRC
Epidemiology
Female
Humans
Infant
Kinshasa
Malassezia
Male
Medical records
Middle Aged
Mycosis
Onychomycosis
Patients
Pruritus
Public health
Retrospective Studies
Risk Factors
tinea
Tinea capitis
Tinea corporis
Tinea pedis
Young Adult
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Summary:ABSTRACT Background Although cutaneous mycoses are a global public health problem, very few data are available in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Objectives This study aimed to describe the retrospective clinical epidemiology of dermatomycosis and their associated risk factors in dermatological consultations in Kinshasa, DRC. Methods A retrospective study based on the medical records of patients seen in the departments of dermatology of 2 major hospitals in Kinshasa from March 2000 to August 2023 was carried out. The diagnosis of the various types of dermatomycoses was established based on the dermatologist's clinical examination. Patient demographic and clinical data were collected for study purposes. Results Of 27,439 patients consulted at the two sites, 1142 were diagnosed with dermatomycosis (4.16%). Young women aged 27 (17–43) were most affected. Diagnosed patients shared a history of skin mycoses (26%), use of skin‐lightening products (19%) and diabetes mellitus (9.6%). Among these patients, 59.3% suffered from dermatophytosis (tinea), 39.1% from malassesiosis and 1.2% from candidal dermatosis. While tinea was predominantly found in children (81.88%, p 
ISSN:0933-7407
1439-0507
1439-0507
DOI:10.1111/myc.70010