Childhood Conditions: Impetigo

Question 1

What is impetigo

Answer 1

golden-crust lesions

Question 2

What are the two types of impetigo

Answer 2

Bullous

Non-Bullous

Question 3

What is Bullous impetigo

Answer 3

• starts are small red, sores around the nose and mouth
• quickly develops into blisters and bursts
• can be itchy but otherwise asymptomatic

Question 4

What is Non-Bullous impetigo

Answer 4

• Common in neonates.
• Starts as fluid-filled blisters on trunk or arms/legs.
• Quickly spreads before bursting.
• Can be painful and itchy.
• Fever and swollen lymph glands is more common.

Question 5

Impetigo referral criteria

Answer 5

All cases, as they need antibiotics

• topical fusidic acid cream (mild cases in small area
• Oral flucloxacillin in severe

Question 6

OTC symptomatic treatment

Answer 6

Paracetamol if needed

Question 7

Impetigo Advice

Answer 7

• Contagious (stay away from school until rash disappears)
• Hygiene measures
  (Do not share towels, do not tough lesions)
  (cut nails short)