Skin infections represent a significant public health challenge in developing countries, characterized by a high prevalence, morbidity, and mortality. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the prevalence, clinical burden, and management of skin infections in these regions. It discusses the achievements and challenges in disease management, highlighting the role of healthcare infrastructure, access to medications, health education, and technological innovations such as telemedicine. The chapter presents a range of recommendations, including strengthening healthcare systems, promoting early detection and treatment, and fostering research collaborations. It emphasizes the need for a holistic and context-specific approach to address this critical public health issue.
BT - Handbook of Medical and Health Sciences in Developing Countries DO - 10.1007/978-3-030-74786-2_65-1 LA - ENG M3 - Book N2 -Skin infections represent a significant public health challenge in developing countries, characterized by a high prevalence, morbidity, and mortality. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the prevalence, clinical burden, and management of skin infections in these regions. It discusses the achievements and challenges in disease management, highlighting the role of healthcare infrastructure, access to medications, health education, and technological innovations such as telemedicine. The chapter presents a range of recommendations, including strengthening healthcare systems, promoting early detection and treatment, and fostering research collaborations. It emphasizes the need for a holistic and context-specific approach to address this critical public health issue.
PB - Springer International Publishing PY - 2024 SN - 9783030747862 SP - 1 EP - 19 T2 - Handbook of Medical and Health Sciences in Developing Countries TI - Skin Infections Management in Developing Countries ER -