Prevalencia de lesiones ulcerosas por impétigo en niños menores de 14 años ingresados en Hospital General Monte Sinaí en el periodo del 2021 al 2023.

Abstract

Impetigo infection is a highly contagious disease in pediatrics. The objectives of this study were to analyze the prevalence of ulcerative lesions in children under 14 years of age treated at Mount Sinai General Hospital between 2021 and 2023, as well as the associated risk factors in this population. As a sample of this study, 125 cases were analyzed, finding the highest prevalence in children aged 0 to 2 years (27.2%) and the highest predisposition to females (56.8%). Most cases belonged to low-income families, which indicated the close relationship between poverty and poor hygiene conditions and the risk of infection. The most common type of impetigo was non-bullous impetigo, with Streptococcus pyogenes as the predominant pathogen. Complications such as ulcerative lesions were present in 37.6% of patients, highlighting the need for adequate clinical follow-up. This study underscores the importance of improving living conditions and access to medical services to reduce the incidence and consequences of impetigo in vulnerable populations.