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ArticleMycopathologia2007

Reported incidence and treatment of dermatophytosis in children in general practice: a comparison between 1987 and 2001.

R S A Mohammedamin, J C van der Wouden, S Koning, F G Schellevis, L W A van Suijlekom-Smit, B W Koes

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6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

R S A MohammedaminDepartment of General Practice, Room Ff304, Erasmus MC-University Medical Center, P. O. Box 2040, 3000 DR, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
J C van der Wouden
S Koning
F G Schellevis
L W A van Suijlekom-Smit
B W Koes
Erasmus MC · NLErasmus University Rotterdam · NLNetherlands Institute for Health Services Research · NL

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Abstract

introductionDermatophytosis is a common skin infection in children. Although the epidemiology is relatively unknown it is becoming a major health problem in some countries. We determine the incidence and management of dermatophytosis in Dutch general practice in 1987 and 2001.

methodsWe used data of all children aged 0-17 years derived from two national surveys performed in Dutch general practice in 1987 and 2001 respectively. All diagnoses, prescriptions and referrals were registered over a 12 months period by the participating general practitioners (GPs), 161 and 195 respectively. Data were stratified for socio-demographic characteristics.

resultsCompared to 1987, in 2001 the total reported incidence rate of dermatophytosis in children in general practice increased from 20.8 [95%CI 18.9-22.8] to 24.6 [95%CI 23.5-25.7] per 1,000 person years. Infants (<1 year), girls, children in rural areas and children of non-western immigrants more often consulted the GP for dermatophytosis in 2001. In both surveys GPs treated the majority of children with dermatophytosis with topical drugs, especially with azoles.

conclusionsThe reported incidence rate of dermatophytosis in children in general practice increased; however it is unclear whether this is a consequence of an increasing prevalence in the population or a changing help seeking behaviour. GPs generally follow the national guideline for the treatment of dermatophytosis in children.

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AdolescentAntifungal AgentsChildChild, PreschoolData CollectionDermatomycosesFamily PracticeFemaleHumansIncidenceInfantMaleNetherlandsSocioeconomic FactorsAntifungal Agents

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