AI Article Synopsis
- - The study looked back at 16 years of how doctors diagnosed and treated tinea capitis (a fungal infection of the scalp) in children at a teaching hospital.
- - It found that doctors didn't follow recommended guidelines closely, particularly in using confirmatory tests and systemic medications.
- - The authors suggest that pediatricians need more education to improve adherence to these guidelines and enhance treatment practices.
Article Abstract
We retrospectively reviewed physician diagnostic and treatment practices for pediatric tinea capitis at an academic institution over 16 years, in assessing adherence with published guidelines. We demonstrate the need to increase utilization of confirmatory testing and systemic therapy, and call for directed pediatrician education towards these goals.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10690948 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fped.2023.1297339 | DOI Listing |
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