Open AccessGriseofulvin Only Modestly Diminishes Persistence of Trichophyton tonsurans on the Scalp of Carriers
Author(s) -
Susan M. AbdelRahman,
Krista J. Wright,
Harriett C. Navarre
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
the journal of pediatric pharmacology and therapeutics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.456
H-Index - 15
eISSN - 2331-348X
pISSN - 1551-6776
DOI - 10.5863/1551-6776-14.2.94
Subject(s) - griseofulvin , trichophyton tonsurans , medicine , scalp , pediatrics , persistence (discontinuity) , carriage , dermatology , antifungal , trichophyton , geotechnical engineering , pathology , engineering
Using genetic strain typing, we previously identified a high rate of T. tonsurans carriage among preschool-aged children attending an urban daycare center. No treatment was provided as part of the observational study; however, children when symptomatic were treated in accordance with daycare policies. This retrospective investigation examines antifungal drug therapy received during the previous investigation and characterizes the impact of treatment on persistence of the fungus on the scalp.