Impetigo Flashcards
1
Q
What is impetigo?
A
Superifical bacterial skin infection due to staph aureus
2
Q
Where does impetigo tend to infect?
A
Face
Flexures
Limbs not covered by clothing
3
Q
What are the features of impetigo?
A
Golden crusted skin lesions
4
Q
What advice should be given to patients with impetigo?
A
Very contagious
- avoid contact
- do not share linen
Stay way from school until lesions healed or on abx >48hrs
5
Q
How is localised impetigo managed?
A
Topical fusidic acid cream
6
Q
How is widespread impetigo managed?
A
Oral flucloxacillin / clarithromycin
