CLINICAL PATTERN OF BACTERIAL SKIN INFECTIONS AMONG PRESCHOOL CHILDREN IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE IN NORTH EAST INDIA
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 43
Abstract
BACKGROUND Skin diseases are common all over the world. Their pattern and prevalence however vary between countries and various regions of the same country due to varying ecological factors. In India, skin infections constitute a large percentage of skin diseases, among which pyodermas take a very prominent place. Aim- The present study was conducted to document prevalence and the type of bacterial skin disorders among the preschool age group children (2 - 5 years of age), attending Dermatology OPD in a tertiary care centre in north east India during the tenure period from July 2017 to June 2018. MATERIALS AND METHODS First 150 cases of clinically diagnosed primary pyodermas among preschool children (2 - 5 yrs.), who presented to the outpatient clinic of dermatology Department between July 2017 and June 2018 were included in the study. Skin diagnosis was made clinically and laboratory investigations including culture were sent according to necessity. RESULTS In this study, out of 150 patients, the most common infection was impetigo followed by periporitis, folliculitis, furuncle, ecthyma and cellulitis. Prevalence in males were more than in females. Maximum number of cases were seen during summer season and among the lower socio-economic group. Maximum number of bacterial isolates was of Staph. aureus. CONCLUSION Bacterial skin infections are common among preschool children. Hot humid climate, overcrowding and poor hygiene may explain the high prevalence of infections.
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Farhana Rahman, Bhaskar Gupta
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