Skin infections in developing countries.
OBJECTIVE
In developing countries, where the majority of people have a low income and live in resource-poor settings, skin infections are prevalent. Data from recent studies provide insight into the most common skin infections and their management.


RESULTS
Several studies confirm that skin infections account for the majority of pediatric mortality and morbidity in developing countries. They are prevalent in resource-poor settings and rural areas in certain parts of the world. Also, hot, humid climates and overcrowding predispose to skin infections. Most of the skin infections are curable with effective medication.


CONCLUSIONS
Skin infections are of particular importance in developing countries. This review focuses on the most common skin infections and summarizes the most recent knowledge on the epidemiology, morbidity, and treatment in resource-poor settings.
Afsar
Fatma Sule
FS
Department of Dermatology, Dr Behcet Uz Children's Hospital, Izmir, Turkey. suleafsar@hotmail.com
D002648:Child; D003906:Developing Countries; D006801:Humans; D009017:Morbidity / Q000639:trends; D012307:Risk Factors; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000453:epidemiology*; D015996:Survival Rate / Q000639:trends