Epidemiology, Clinical Features, and Outcome of Hospitalized Patients with Kerion in Fars Province, Iran: An Eleven-Year Retrospective Study
October 2024
in “
BMC Pediatrics
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Studysummary In this study, researchers analyzed data from 132 hospitalized kerion patients over 11 years, mostly children under 11 from rural areas, and noted a significant male predominance and frequent animal contact as potential transmission factors.
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This 11-year retrospective study in Fars Province, Iran, analyzed 132 hospitalized patients with Kerion, a severe form of tinea capitis associated with alopecia. Predominantly affecting boys under 11, the study found a significant link to animal contact, particularly with sheep. Most patients received systemic antifungal therapy, antibiotics, and corticosteroids, with varied treatment outcomes; some achieved complete cure and normal hair growth, while others had hair regrowth with scarring or no regrowth. The study emphasizes the importance of understanding epidemiological trends and animal contact in managing tinea capitis and suggests further research into risk factors and preventative strategies.
