The Prevalence and Pattern of Superficial Fungal Infections among School Children in Ile-Ife, South-Western Nigeria

• Main Authors: Olaide Olutoyin Oke (Author), Olaniyi Onayemi (Author), Olayinka Abimbola Olasode (Author), Akinlolu Gabriel Omisore (Author), Olumayowa Abimbola Oninla (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Fungal infections of the skin and nails are common global problems with attendant morbidity among affected individuals. Children are mostly affected due to predisposing factors such as overcrowding and low socioeconomic factors. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and the clinical...