Tinea capitis is of health concern in many Middle Eastern countries. This study reports on the etiologic agents as well as certain demographic factors of tinea capitis cases encountered in a medical laboratory. Over a period of 6 years, a total of 39 patients were referred to the Medical Diagnostic
An immunological study of a case of tinea capitis in an adult
โ Scribed by G. M. Palleschi; A. Fattorossi; R. Nisini; E. M. Difonzo
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Year
- 1986
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 216 KB
- Volume
- 96
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0301-486X
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โฆ Synopsis
We evaluated the immunological aspects of a case of tinea capitis in an adult. Tests revealed alteration of the T4/T8 lymphocyte ratio (T4 increase and T8 decrease) and a decrease in polymorphonuclear leukocyte activity.
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