Typically, impetigo is a superficial infected epidermal skin disease, not immunizing Streptococcal or Staphylococcus. It’s contagious, self-inoculation, sometimes a cause of epidemics, which can from an affected patient or a healthy person.
Impetigo is a superficial bacterial skin infection, caused by a streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes) and / or a staph (Staphylococcus aureus). Autoinoculation is a disease and not immunizing. Contrary to popular belief, impetigo does not arise from a lack of hygiene.
It is contagious with small family outbreaks or communities that justify the ouster school. Impetigo in adults shows almost always pre-existing skin lesions, especially of ectoparasites, because the bacteria get into the skin through various injuries. It can appear impetigo thanks to various skin diseases (such as eczema, scabies or lice), or simply as a result of scratches and insect bites.
There are criteria for defining the severity of the disease:
- Lesions less extensive than the area covered by two palms of hands
- Less than five sites on the body covered with lesions
- Absence of signs such as fever or other infections.
- Slow progression of the lesions
When these criteria are met, we will speak of impetigo.
And there are several steps for the treatment, specifically are:
- Cleanliness and hygiene, Patient can wash with soap and water to remove bacteria and crusts, then use antibiotic ointment for treatment.
- Quarantine and protection of the patient’s immediate environment (family, school especially)
- Treatment as such: oral or topical treatment
- Prevention of glomerulonephritis, major complication of streptococcal impetigo
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