August 25, 2025Frontiers in MedicineOpen Access

Single-center retrospective analysis of 454 culture-positive patients with tinea capitis and measurement of pathogens regarding thermal tolerance at 37°C

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Retrospective analysis of the pathogenic fungal spectrum in tinea capitis, highlighting the thermal tolerance of dermatophytes.

Microsporum canis is the dominant pathogen in tinea capitis cases, affecting mostly postmenopausal women.
The retrospective analysis involved 454 culture-positive patients, aged between 5 and 65 years.
Isolates exhibited high thermal tolerance, with 351 of 454 specimens growing at 37°C.
The study indicates a changing trend in the pathogenic fungal spectrum, particularly notable between adults and children.

Xia et al. (2025) studied this question.

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