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Original Article

Dermatophytoses in South Africa

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Pages 279-282 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

Dermatophytoses were investigated among white and Bantu patients at Dermatology Clinics in Bloemfontein between October 1970 and March 1973. Tinea capitis occurred predominantly in Bantu children and tinea corporis was found most often in white children. Trichophyton violaceum and Microsporum canis were the most frequent causes of these conditions. Tinea pedis and cruris were found almost exclusively in white adults and were more common in males than in females. Trichophyton interdigitale, Epidermophyton floccosum and Trichophyton rubrum, in that order of frequency, were the causative agents of these conditions. Favus due to Trichophyton schoenleinii occurred but was found only in Bantu children. Infections caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Microsporum audouinii and Microsporum gypseum were very rare.

Résumé

Diverses dermatophyties ont été étudiées chez des malades de race Blanche et de race Bantoue, à la clinique dermatologique de Bloemfontein entre octobre 1970 et mars 1973. Tinea capitis apparait d'une façon prédominante chez les enfants Bantous; au contraire, Tinea corporis est plus fréquente chez les enfants de race Blanche. Trichophyton violaceum et Microsporum canis sont les agents les plus fréquemment responsables des affections citées.

Tinea pedis et cruris ont été trouvées presque exclusivement chez des adultes de race Blanche, pour la plupart des hommes.

Trichophyton interdigitale, Epidermophyton floccosum et Trichophyton rubrum cités par ordre d'importance, sont les champignons responsables de ces affections. Le Favus à Trichophyton schoenleinii, a été seulement trouvé chez des enfants Bantous. Les affactions causées par Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Microsporum audouinii et Microsporum gypseum sont très rares.

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