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    <journal-meta>
      <journal-id journal-id-type="publisher">JOHS</journal-id>
      <journal-id journal-id-type="nlm-ta">Journ of Health Scien</journal-id>
      <journal-title-group>
        <journal-title>Journal of HealthCare Sciences</journal-title>
        <abbrev-journal-title abbrev-type="pubmed">Journ of Health Scien</abbrev-journal-title>
      </journal-title-group>
      <issn pub-type="ppub">2231-2196</issn>
      <issn pub-type="opub">0975-5241</issn>
      <publisher>
        <publisher-name>Radiance Research Academy</publisher-name>
      </publisher>
    </journal-meta>
    <article-meta>
      <article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">306</article-id>
      <article-id pub-id-type="doi">http://dx.doi.org/10.52533/JOHS.2024.41009</article-id>
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        <subj-group subj-group-type="heading">
          <subject>Pediatrics</subject>
        </subj-group>
      </article-categories>
      <title-group>
        <article-title>A Review on Viral Skin Infections in Children: Types, Clinical Picture and Outcomes&#13;
</article-title>
      </title-group>
      <contrib-group>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Ali</surname>
            <given-names>Aljowharah Salman</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Madani</surname>
            <given-names>Fatema Hosam</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Baqasi</surname>
            <given-names>Ahmed Mohammedsaeed</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Alshammari</surname>
            <given-names>Sultan Musallam</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Aldogil</surname>
            <given-names>Seham Omar</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Alaeq</surname>
            <given-names>Rana Abdulrahim</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
      </contrib-group>
      <pub-date pub-type="ppub">
        <day>20</day>
        <month>10</month>
        <year>2024</year>
      </pub-date>
      <volume>4</volume>
      <issue>10</issue>
      <fpage>500</fpage>
      <lpage>509</lpage>
      <permissions>
        <copyright-statement>This article is copyright of Popeye Publishing, 2009</copyright-statement>
        <copyright-year>2009</copyright-year>
        <license license-type="open-access" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">
          <license-p>This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) Licence. You may share and adapt the material, but must give appropriate credit to the source, provide a link to the licence, and indicate if changes were made.</license-p>
        </license>
      </permissions>
      <abstract>
        <p>Viral skin infections in children encompass a broad spectrum of conditions with diverse clinical manifestations and outcomes. These infections are caused by various viruses, including Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV), Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Molluscum Contagiosum, and Coxsackievirus. Each virus presents with unique clinical features and management needs. Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) infections, which include oral herpes, herpetic whitlow, and eczema herpeticum, present as painful vesicular lesions. HSV-1 typically affects the oral region, while HSV-2 is more common in genital infections. Herpetic gingivostomatitis and eczema herpeticum can cause extensive oral lesions and severe symptoms, requiring antiviral therapy for severe cases. Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) causes chickenpox, characterized by a rash that evolves through macules, papules, vesicles, and crusts, often accompanied by fever. Vaccination has significantly reduced the incidence and severity of VZV infections, but severe cases can still occur, particularly in vulnerable populations. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infections present as warts on various body parts, including common warts, plantar warts, and flat warts. While many HPV warts are self-limiting, persistent or painful warts may require treatment with cryotherapy, topical therapies, or laser therapy. Molluscum Contagiosum, caused by a poxvirus, manifests as dome-shaped, umbilicated papules on the skin. The lesions are generally painless but can cause cosmetic concerns and secondary bacterial infections. Treatments include cryotherapy and topical therapies, though the infection often resolves spontaneously over several months. Coxsackievirus infections are known for causing Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD), presenting with a rash and oral lesions, along with systemic symptoms like fever. Severe manifestations, such as aseptic meningitis and myocarditis, are less common but require specific medical management. Vaccination and early treatment can mitigate severe outcomes and improve quality of life for affected children.&#13;
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      </abstract>
      <kwd-group>
        <kwd>Pediatric</kwd>
        <kwd> Viral Skin Infections</kwd>
        <kwd> Herpes Simplex Virus</kwd>
        <kwd> Varicella-Zoster Virus</kwd>
        <kwd> Human Papillomavirus</kwd>
        <kwd> Molluscum Contagiosum</kwd>
        <kwd> Coxsackievirus</kwd>
      </kwd-group>
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