Impetigo

What is impetigo?

contagious skin infection

What medication is used for relief of symptoms from impetigo?

topical antibiotic cream

How do you determine the treatment for impetigo?

treatment depends on the type of bacteria present and the severity of the leasion

Impetigo contagiosa is:

also called nonbullous impetigo and it is the most common type in children

Clinical features of impetigo are:

amber colored vesicles , red sores with yellow crust around them, fluid filled blisters, itchy

Who is commonly affected by impetigo?

Young children 2-6 and infants Although, anyone can be affected

How long does it take impetigo to resolve?

2-3 weks

There are different types of impetigo. Which one is considered to be the worst?

Ecythma

Why is ecythma considered the worst type of impetigo?

It affects not only the 1st layer of skin but also the 2nd and is painful

What is the cause of impetigo?

Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes

Generally, systemic manifestations such as a fever is usually present and no signs of pruritus: T or F

This statement is false. One of impetigo symptoms is pruritus and systemic manifestation such as fevers don't usually present

What are the means in which the infection is transmitted?

direct contact

In children, most common place for impetigo to appears is:

face, hands, extremities

What is the treatment for a mild case of impetigo?

good hygiene and washing in antibacteria soap to help skin heal and prevent spreading

How do the bacterial infection enter the body?

infectious bacteria invade the body through nonintact skin such as truama, cuts, abrasion, and areas of dermatitis

Besides topical creams, what could be given to children to shortan the duration of the outbreak?

liquid oral antibiotic

What other connective tissue are affected by this infection and why?

lymph nodes are swollen because of the natural response of the white blood cells to infection

How is impetigo diagnosed?

most cases of impetigo are diagnoses clinically through a physical exam but some doctors may wish wish to take cultures

How is nonbullous impetigo presented in the oral cavity?

nonbullous begins with red sores around the nose and mouth; blisters burst leaving a weeping red rash that becomes crusty

When perioral skin is affected, what lesion does it resemble?

recurrent herpes simplex