The aim of this study is to describe the epidemiological, clinical, biological profile, etiology and management of erysipelas in pediatric emergency departments. In this retrospective study carried out over a period o...The aim of this study is to describe the epidemiological, clinical, biological profile, etiology and management of erysipelas in pediatric emergency departments. In this retrospective study carried out over a period of 12 months, we identified 20 cases of erysipelas, with an incidence of 2%, and a female predominance of 65% of cases. Age average patient age was 6 years, and the average consultation time was 5 days. The Diagnosis of erysipelas is mainly based on clinical features, including the presence of erythema associated with inflammatory signs, which were present in all cases. Satellite lymphadenopathy was observed in five cases, and fever was present in all patients. The therapeutic approach is mainly based on the administration of injectable antibiotics in children, using amoxicillin-clavulanate dose of 80 mg/kg/day in three doses.展开更多
Objective: To report the management of skin and soft tissue infections in the surgical area of Kara University Hospital in Togo. Material and Methods: This study was conducted retrospectively from January 1, 2021, to ...Objective: To report the management of skin and soft tissue infections in the surgical area of Kara University Hospital in Togo. Material and Methods: This study was conducted retrospectively from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2022, in the general surgery and orthopedic trauma departments. The study focused on soft tissue infections of the pelvic and thoracic limbs and analyzed epidemiological, clinical, paraclinical, therapeutic, and evolutionary data. Results: We registered 165 patients, comprising 109 men and 56 women.The sex ratio (F/H) were 0.51. The mean age was 45 years with extremes ranging from 23 to 90 years. Farmers (64.8%) followed by housewives (34.0%) were the social strata most affected. The consultation period varied between 1 and 90 days. The pathologies found were necrotizing fasciitis (53.3%), erysipelas (18.2%), infected limb wounds (12.1%), pyomyositis (9.7%), and necrotizing dermo-hypodermitis (1.8%). The main procedures performed were necrosectomy and grafting (62.9%), sample necrosectomy (18.8%), drainage (9.7%), and pelvic limb amputation (1.2%). Follow-up was favorable in 86.7% of cases. The study noted a death rate of 13.3% due to septic shock secondary to a delay in consultation. Conclusion: Skin and soft tissue infections were a common reason for surgical hospitalization at Kara University Hospital, with a high mortality rate due to delayed consultations.展开更多
文摘The aim of this study is to describe the epidemiological, clinical, biological profile, etiology and management of erysipelas in pediatric emergency departments. In this retrospective study carried out over a period of 12 months, we identified 20 cases of erysipelas, with an incidence of 2%, and a female predominance of 65% of cases. Age average patient age was 6 years, and the average consultation time was 5 days. The Diagnosis of erysipelas is mainly based on clinical features, including the presence of erythema associated with inflammatory signs, which were present in all cases. Satellite lymphadenopathy was observed in five cases, and fever was present in all patients. The therapeutic approach is mainly based on the administration of injectable antibiotics in children, using amoxicillin-clavulanate dose of 80 mg/kg/day in three doses.
文摘Objective: To report the management of skin and soft tissue infections in the surgical area of Kara University Hospital in Togo. Material and Methods: This study was conducted retrospectively from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2022, in the general surgery and orthopedic trauma departments. The study focused on soft tissue infections of the pelvic and thoracic limbs and analyzed epidemiological, clinical, paraclinical, therapeutic, and evolutionary data. Results: We registered 165 patients, comprising 109 men and 56 women.The sex ratio (F/H) were 0.51. The mean age was 45 years with extremes ranging from 23 to 90 years. Farmers (64.8%) followed by housewives (34.0%) were the social strata most affected. The consultation period varied between 1 and 90 days. The pathologies found were necrotizing fasciitis (53.3%), erysipelas (18.2%), infected limb wounds (12.1%), pyomyositis (9.7%), and necrotizing dermo-hypodermitis (1.8%). The main procedures performed were necrosectomy and grafting (62.9%), sample necrosectomy (18.8%), drainage (9.7%), and pelvic limb amputation (1.2%). Follow-up was favorable in 86.7% of cases. The study noted a death rate of 13.3% due to septic shock secondary to a delay in consultation. Conclusion: Skin and soft tissue infections were a common reason for surgical hospitalization at Kara University Hospital, with a high mortality rate due to delayed consultations.
