[Reasons for consultation in a dermatology/venereology department in 2009 in Cotonou, Benin]

Med Trop (Mars). 2011 Oct;71(5):515.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The purpose of this retrospective study was to determine the reasons for consultation in a Dermatology Venereology Department in Cotonou, Benin. A total of 1,070 new patients were included. The main reason for consultation was immunoallergic dermatosis.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Benin / epidemiology
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Dermatitis / epidemiology*
  • Dermatology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Referral and Consultation*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Self Medication / statistics & numerical data
  • Venereology