Impetigo Flashcards
1
Q
What is impetigo caused by?
A
Staph areus (or strep pyogenes group A) infection superficial bacterial skin
2
Q
What is classical feature of impetifo?
A
Golden crust
3
Q
Where does non bullous impetigo occur?
A
Around the nose and mouth
4
Q
What treats localised non bullous impetigo?
A
Hydrogen peroxide 1% cream
Topical fusidic acid
5
Q
Treatment for widespread or severe impetigo
A
Oral flucloxacillin
6
Q
How to stop spread of lesions
A
No touching or scrathcing lsesions
Hand hygeine
Avoid sharing fave towels and cutlery
Off school until treated with antibiotics or at least 48 horus
7
Q
What is impetigo
A
Superficial infection of outer layer of skin
