Superficial fungal infections.
Superficial fungal infections are problems frequently encountered by the pediatrician. Presentation can be quite varied as causative organisms, environment, patient characteristics and secondary infections can significantly alter the clinical picture. A brief review of these common infections with an approach to examination and diagnosis is presented, as well as updated treatment recommendations.
Hall
J H
JH
Department of Dermatology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta.
Lesher
J L
JL
D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D014005:Tinea / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D014006:Tinea Capitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D014008:Tinea Pedis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D014010:Tinea Versicolor / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy
D000935:Antifungal Agents