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Published on: February 9, 2011
Managing skin infections in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
1MBBS, FRACGP, FACCRM, MPH+TM, DRANZCOG, Senior Medical Officer, Primary Health Care, Royal Flying Doctor Service, Cairns, QLD.
Background:
Skin infections are a cause of significant morbidity in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations.
Objective:
This article gives an overview of some of the issues to consider when managing a patient with a skin infection. These issues may impact on completion of treatment and development of complications in the long term.
Discussion:
Management should consist of treatment of the patient through medication and also general measures for the patient, their family and the community as a whole. There are significant health and socioeconomic burdens placed on communities as a result of the high rate of skin disease in some settings.
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