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Diagnostic Tests for Intertrigo

Intertrigo Tests: Book Excerpts

Intertrigo Diagnosis: Book Excerpts

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Skin Lesions and Rashes: Diagnostic Approach
(The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)

  • Classificationof skin lesions into 1 of the 9 types described above is helpfulin diagnosis. Knowledge of specific skin lesions, especially theirmorphology and distribution, is necessary for diagnosis. Age ofchild, mode of inheritance, whether child is well or ill, presenceof fever and other systemic symptoms, and nature of primary lesionhelp narrow diagnostic possibilities. In most cases, history andphysical exam are diagnostic.
  • Most important tests to confirm someof disorders discussed above include the KOH preparation; bacterial,viral, and fungal cultures; PCR; and skin biopsy, including immunepathology and electron microscopy, if necessary.
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    Source: The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics, 2006


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