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[Translated article] Nonvenereal Infections in Spanish Dermatology Clinics: Results of the DIADERM Study

A Pulido-Pérez1, M A Descalzo-Gallego2, S Arias-Santiago3

  • 1Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain.

Actas Dermo-Sifiliograficas
|May 12, 2023
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Nonvenereal infections are common in Spanish dermatology, representing 9.33% of cases. Viral warts, fungal infections, and other viral illnesses like molluscum contagiosum are the most frequent, highlighting the need for increased dermatologist involvement in managing these skin infections.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • The prevalence and impact of nonvenereal infections in Spanish dermatology practices remain unevaluated.
  • Understanding the burden of these infections is crucial for resource allocation and patient care strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the incidence and types of nonvenereal infections encountered in Spanish outpatient dermatology.
  • To analyze the proportion of nonvenereal infections within the overall dermatology caseload.

Main Methods:

  • An observational, cross-sectional study design was employed.
  • Data were collected from a random selection of dermatologists affiliated with the Spanish Association of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV) via the DIADERM survey.
  • International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) codes were used to identify and classify infectious diseases, excluding sexually transmitted infections.

Main Results:

  • An estimated 16,190 nonvenereal infections were diagnosed weekly, constituting 9.33% of all dermatology outpatient visits.
  • The most prevalent conditions included nonanogenital viral warts (46.17%), dermatophytosis (20.61%), and other viral infections (9.84%), such as molluscum contagiosum.
  • Nonvenereal infections were more common than noninfectious dermatologic conditions in private clinics and adults, and patients with these infections had higher discharge rates.

Conclusions:

  • Nonvenereal infections represent a significant and frequent reason for dermatology consultations, ranking as the third most common diagnosis.
  • Enhanced dermatologist engagement in managing skin infections and interdisciplinary collaboration are recommended to address this area more effectively.
Keywords:
CIE-10Clasificación internacional de enfermedadesConsulta externa hospitalariaDermatologyDermatologíaEnfermedades infecciosasICD-10Infectious diseasesInternational classification of diseasesOutpatient clinics

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