Prevalence of dermatophytoses among school children in a rural setting in Biase Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria: Prévalence des dermatophytoses chez les écoliers en milieu rural dans la zone de gouvernement local de Biase, État de Cross River, Nigéria

Background: Infections of the skin, nails and hair cause by dermatophytes species are common in both developing and developed countries, posing serious health challenge especially, among children of primary school age. This study is aimed at determining the prevalence and distribution of dermatophyt