Study of tinea capitis among children in Damascus city between 2011- 2015


Abstract in English

Tinea capitis is a common fungal infection of the scalp. The purpose of this study was to determine the percentage of the spread of tinea capitisin Damascus and determine the type of this tinea capitis and lasted between 2011 and 2015.

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