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2024 No Prevalence and Risk Factors of Tinea Capitis Among Primary School Children in the Grand Lomé Region (Togo), 2021: A Cross‐Sectional and Case-Control Study Approach https://doi.org/10.1111/myc.13808 Dorkenoo, Ameyo M. Africa Observational Epidemiological Students Elementary (K-5) Fungi Infections Dermatophytes Lomé Prevalence Risk factors Schoolchildren Tinea capitis Togo This cross-sectional and case-control study estimated tinea capitis prevalence in Lomé, Togo schoolchildren. A 3.08% rate, mainly from Trichophyton mentagrophytes, highlights environmental and behavioral risks, supporting targeted public health action. 2024