Impetigo Flashcards
1
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Impetigo
A
A bacterial infection. Not typically serious
2
Q
Impetigo symptoms
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NON-BULLOUS (occurs on the face around the nose and mouth)
Begins as small red sores around the nose and mouth and quickly develops into blisters - this bursts
BULLOUS
Common in neonates
Fluid filled blisters
Quickly spreads before bursting
Appears as golden-brown crusts when it bursts
3
Q
Impetigo referral
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All cases are referred as it will require antibiotics
4
Q
Impetigo treatment
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Mild cases: topical fusidic cream
If severe/widespread: oral flucloxacillin
5
Q
OTC treatment
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For symptom relief,
e.g fever
- paracetamol
e.g itching
chlorphenamine
6
Q
Advice
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Highly contagious, children should be kept away from school until the rash clears
