Impetigo Flashcards
1
Q
what is impetigo?
A
superficial bacterial skin infection usually caused by either staph aureus or strep pyogenes
2
Q
what is the aetiology of impetigo?
A
- children
- common in warm weather
3
Q
where does impetigo present?
A
commonly on face, flexures and limbs not covered by clothing
4
Q
how does impetigo spread?
A
- direct contact with discharges from the scab of an infected person
- incubation period = 4-10 days
5
Q
what are the features of impetigo?
A
- ‘golden’, crusted skin lesions typically found around the mouth
- very contagious
6
Q
what is the management of limited, localised impetigo?
A
- hydrogen peroxide 1% cream
- topical antibiotics creams - e.g. topical fusidic acid or mupirocin
7
Q
what is the management of extensive impetigo?
A
- oral flucloxacillin
- penicillin-allergic = oral erythromycin
8
Q
what is the school exclusion rules in children with impetigo?
A
children should be excluded from school until the lesions are crusted and healed or 48 hours after commenching antibiotic treatment
