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Skin disorders, Including Pyoderma, Scabies, and Tinea Infections

Andrews, Ross M., McCarthy, J., Carapetis, Jonathan R. and Currie, Bart J. (2009). Skin disorders, Including Pyoderma, Scabies, and Tinea Infections. Pediatric Clinics of North America,56(6):1421-1440.

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Title Skin disorders, Including Pyoderma, Scabies, and Tinea Infections
Author Andrews, Ross M.
McCarthy, J.
Carapetis, Jonathan R.
Currie, Bart J.
Journal Name Pediatric Clinics of North America
Publication Date 2009
Volume Number 56
Issue Number 6
ISSN 0031-3955   (check CDU catalogue open catalogue search in new window)
Start Page 1421
End Page 1440
Total Pages 20
Place of Publication US
Publisher WB Saunders Co.
HERDC Category C2 - Journal Article - Other contributions to refereed journal (internal)
Abstract Pyoderma, scabies, and tinea are common childhood skin disorders too often considered to be merely of nuisance value. More than 111 million children are believed to have pyoderma, with many also co-infected with scabies, tinea, or both. These skin disorders cannot be differentiated by ethnicity or socioeconomic status but, in high-prevalence areas, poverty and overcrowded living conditions are important underlying social determinants. Each is transmitted primarily through direct skin-to-skin contact. For many Indigenous children, these skin conditions are part of everyday life. Although rarely directly resulting in hospitalization or death, there is a high and largely unmet demand for effective management at the primary health-care level, particularly for pyoderma and scabies. Despite particularly high prevalence in some settings, treatment is not sought for many children, and when sought, the clinical benefit from such consultations is variable. The lack of standard, evidence-based recommendations is of much concern. The current evidence base for clinical diagnosis and treatment of these common childhood skin disorders is highlighted.
DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pcl.2009.09.002   (check subscription with CDU E-Gateway service for CDU Staff and Students  check subscription with CDU E-Gateway in new window)
 
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