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Common Child and Adolescent Cutaneous Infestations and Fungal Infections

Sherman J Alter1, Megan B McDonald2, Julie Schloemer3

  • 1Division of Infectious Diseases, Dayton Children's Hospital, One Children's Plaza, Dayton, OH; Department of Pediatrics, Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH.

Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care
|December 5, 2017
PubMed

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Common childhood skin infections like head lice, scabies, and fungal conditions such as tinea are widespread globally. This review covers their epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment for effective management.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Cutaneous infections and infestations are prevalent in children and adolescents worldwide.
  • Ectoparasitic infestations (head lice, scabies, bed bugs) and fungal infections (Candida, dermatophytes) affect diverse populations.
  • Endemic fungal infections may also manifest with dermatological symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of common pediatric cutaneous infections and infestations.
  • To detail the epidemiology, transmission, and clinical presentations of these conditions.
  • To outline diagnostic approaches, primary prevention strategies, and current therapeutic options.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of epidemiological data.
  • Analysis of clinical manifestations and diagnostic methods.
  • Summary of established prevention and treatment guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Head lice, body lice, scabies, and bed bug infestations are globally distributed.
  • Superficial fungal infections include Candida and dermatophyte infections (tinea capitis, corporis, pedis, unguium).
  • Less common fungal infections like blastomycosis can present with skin findings.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the epidemiology and transmission is crucial for control.
  • Accurate diagnosis and timely intervention are key to managing these common pediatric conditions.
  • Integrated strategies for prevention and treatment are essential for public health.

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