French study maps scalp ringworm fungi and drug resistance

NCT ID NCT07631351

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study looked at scalp ringworm, a common fungal infection in children, across 11 French centers in 2023. Researchers collected 701 fungal samples to identify the species and test their sensitivity to common antifungal drugs. The goal was to understand which fungi cause infections and whether resistance to treatments like terbinafine is emerging, helping guide future treatment choices.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors choose better treatments for scalp ringworm in children by understanding which fungi are common and whether they resist current drugs.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It describes the problem but does not test a new therapy, so direct patient benefits are not guaranteed.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Parasitology-Mycology Department, Avicenne Hospital AP-HP,

    Bobigny, Seine Saint Denis, 93009, France

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