Tinea Favosa: Negligence and Misdiagnosis in Three Cases in Shiraz During 2021-2022

    November 2023 in “ Jundishapur journal of health sciences ”
    Maryam Sadat Sadati, Farhad Handjani, Kamiar Zomorodian, Keyvan Pakshir, Mohsen Geramoshoar, Roya Radanfar
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    TLDR Better training and awareness are needed to properly diagnose and treat tinea favosa in immigrant populations.
    The document reports three severe cases of tinea favosa in Afghan immigrants in Shiraz, Iran, highlighting the increasing trend of Trichophyton schoenleinii infections in this population. The cases involved significant delays in diagnosis and misdiagnosis, leading to prolonged suffering and potential permanent alopecia. The study emphasizes the need for specialized medical attention and training for healthcare professionals to accurately diagnose and manage tinea favosa, especially in regions with high immigrant populations. It also calls for raising awareness about the disease among both healthcare providers and immigrant communities to prevent its re-emergence and broader public health implications.
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