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High prevalence of tinea capitis in newly arrived migrants at an English-language school, Melbourne, 2005

Authors :
McPherson, Michelle E.
Woodgyer, Alan J.
Simpson, Kleete
Chong, Alvin H.
Source :
The Medical Journal of Australia. July 7, 2008, Vol. 189 Issue 1, 13-16
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The causes and the effects of the increase observed in the prevalence of tinea capitis in newly arrived migrants at an English-language school, Melbourne in the year 2005 are studied. The disease is shown to be very rare in Australia and is mainly caused due to the large number of immigrants.

Subjects

Subjects :
Ringworm -- Causes of
Health

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0025729X
Volume :
189
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Medical Journal of Australia
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.184797032