Prevalence and causative fungal species of tinea capitis among school children in Marigat, Baringo County, Kenya

Abstract

Ringworm of the scalp (Tinea capitis) is a superficial fungal infection primarily caused by dermatophytes that invade the hair shaft. Effective elimination of the fungi is dependent on the identification of the species associated to achieve the greatest treatment of the disease. This study investigated the occurrence of dermatophytes species causing head Tinea capitis. A total of 267 pupils were sampled from nursery level to standard five (