Volume : VI, Issue : I, January - 2017
A STUDY ON CUTANEOUS INFECTIONS IN CHILDREN REPORTING TO THE OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT OF DERMATOLOGY AND PAEDIATRICS
Dr. K. Punithavathi, Dr. M. Selvakumar, Dr. P. Kalyanakumar
Abstract :
INTRODUCTION
Skin ailments particularly infections and infestations are a common public health problem in developing countries like India with children being especially vulnerable.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The aim of this study is to find out the prevalence of skin infections among children attending Dermatology and Paediatric department of Tirunelveli Medical college hospital.
RESULT
In our study we found bacterial infections especially impetigo was commonly encounted followed by parasitic infestation and fungal infection.
CONCLUSION
This study reflects the poor immune status of children.We should educate the parents regarding childrens personal hygiene and balanced diet to overcome these challenges.
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Dr.K.Punithavathi, Dr.M.Selvakumar, Dr.P.Kalyanakumar, A STUDY ON CUTANEOUS INFECTIONS IN CHILDREN REPORTING TO THE OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT OF DERMATOLOGY AND PAEDIATRICS, GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS : Volume-6, Issue-1, January‾2017
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Dr.K.Punithavathi, Dr.M.Selvakumar, Dr.P.Kalyanakumar, A STUDY ON CUTANEOUS INFECTIONS IN CHILDREN REPORTING TO THE OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT OF DERMATOLOGY AND PAEDIATRICS, GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS : Volume-6, Issue-1, January‾2017