Skin infections in developing countries.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: In developing countries, where the majority of people have a low income and live in resource-poor settings, skin infections are prevalent. Data from recent studies provide insight into the most common skin infections and their management. RECENT FINDINGS: Several studies confirm t...

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Publicado en:Current Opinion in Pediatrics Vol. 22; no. 4; pp. 459 - 467
Autor principal: Afsar FS
Formato: pictorial review Journal Article
Publicado: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2010 Aug
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        affil: Department of Dermatology, Dr Behcet Uz Children's Hospital, Izmir, Turkey. suleafsar@hotmail.com
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          Developing Countries
          Infection Diagnosis
          Skin Diseases Diagnosis
          Anthrax Physiopathology
          Child
          Child Mortality Evaluation
          Diphtheria Diagnosis
          Geographic Locations
          Impetigo Physiopathology
          Income Evaluation
          Larva Migrans Diagnosis
          Leishmaniasis
          Hansen's Disease Physiopathology
          Lice Infestations Diagnosis
          Pediatrics
          Poverty
          Pyoderma Complications
          Pyoderma Diagnosis
          Scabies Diagnosis
          Socioeconomic Factors
          Tuberculosis Physiopathology
          Ulcer
          Child: 6-12 years
      ab: PURPOSE OF REVIEW: In developing countries, where the majority of people have a low income and live in resource-poor settings, skin infections are prevalent. Data from recent studies provide insight into the most common skin infections and their management. RECENT FINDINGS: Several studies confirm that skin infections account for the majority of pediatric mortality and morbidity in developing countries. They are prevalent in resource-poor settings and rural areas in certain parts of the world. Also, hot, humid climates and overcrowding predispose to skin infections. Most of the skin infections are curable with effective medication. SUMMARY: Skin infections are of particular importance in developing countries. This review focuses on the most common skin infections and summarizes the most recent knowledge on the epidemiology, morbidity, and treatment in resource-poor settings.
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