Profile of Pediatric Patients with Acute Bacterial Skin Infections at a Tertiary Hospital in Surabaya, Indonesia
Naadhirah Aisyah Prameswari Ayuningtyas1, Yuri Widia2,3*, Zahrah Hikmah4,5, Sawitri2,3
Abstract
Background: Acute bacterial infections of pediatric skin are commonly caused by Streptococcus or Staphylococcus. Indonesia has a high prevalence of bacterial skin diseases due to its tropical climate, poor hygiene, and high population density. Patients can have different symptoms depending on the clinical manifestations and severity. Poor management can lead to complications. Therefore, it is important to conduct a study on the profile of acute bacterial skin infections in pediatric patients. Objective: To describe the profile of pediatric patients with acute bacterial skin infections in the dermatovenereology outpatient unit of Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital Surabaya from January 2020 to December 2022. Methods: This is a retrospective descriptive study based on secondary data from the dermatovenereology outpatient unit of Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital in Surabaya. Result: The total number of cases of acute bacterial skin infections in pediatric patients from January 2020 to December 2022 was 49 cases. The most cases occurred in 2020 (44.9%) and the overall diagnosis was pyoderma (49%). The most age category was toddlers (51%), and most were female (53%). The most common efflorescence was pustules (59.2%), the most lesion locations on the lower extremities (63.3%), and the most frequent therapy given is a combination of topical and systemic therapy (67,3%).
Keywords
skin disease; skin infection; bacteria; acute; children.
Cite This Article
Ayuningtys, N. A. P., Widia, Y., Hikmah, Z., Sawitri., (2024). Profile of Pediatric Patients with Acute Bacterial Skin Infections at a Tertiary Hospital in Surabaya, Indonesia. International Journal of Scientific Advances (IJSCIA), Volume 5| Issue 6: Nov-Dec 2024, Pages 1269-1273, URL: https://www.ijscia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Volume5-Issue6-Nov-Dec-No.717-1269-1273.pdf
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