Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Impetigo is the commonest skin condition caused by bacteria, which is brought on by Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus. Bullous impetigo and non‐bullous impetigo, often known as impetigo contagiosa, are the two types seen. While impetigo contagiosa can affect any region of the body, it usually affects the exposed areas. Patients of pediatric age group attending dermatology OPD was examined thoroughly including general physical, systemic and dermatological examinations and all the details was recorded after obtaining Informed consent from the parent or guardian. All the observations was recorded in a pre‐set Proforma in each case. Out of 184 patients with infections, 124 patients (67.39%) had poor personal hygiene and 60 patients (32.60%) had good personal hygiene. Out of 216 patients with non‐infectious disorders, 197 patients (91.20%) had good personal hygiene and 19 patients (8.79%) had poor personal hygiene. Proportion of infections (67.39%) were more in patients with poor personal hygiene. Out of 184 patients with infections, 117 patients (63.58%) had overcrowding and 67 (36.41%) patients had no overcrowding. Out of 216 patients with non‐infectious disorders, 197 (91.20%) patients had no overcrowding and 19 patients (8.79%) had overcrowding.
How to cite this article:
Sourab S. Hegde, P. Amruthavalli, D.R. Shivananda and B.V. Meghana. A Study on Correlates of Dermatomes in Pediatric Age Group: Descriptive Clinical Study.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2025.2.110.114
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