Burden of tinea capitis among children in Africa: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies, 1990–2020
Introduction Tinea capitis is the most common form of dermatophytosis among children, contributing significantly to the global burden of skin and hair infections. However, an accurate account of its burden in Africa, where most cases are thought to occur, is lacking. We aim to systematically evaluat...
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Main Authors: | Felix Bongomin, Ronald Olum, Lauryn Nsenga, Joseph Baruch Baluku |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2020-09-01
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Series: | BMJ Open |
Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/9/e041230.full |
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