Impetigo

Impetigo is superficial epidermal bacterial infection (Staphylococcus aureus/Streptococcus pyogenes), presenting with honey-crusted plaques/bullae on face/extremities, highly contagious. Treatment: topical mupirocin (or fusidic acid) for limited disease; oral anti-staph/strep antibiotics (cephalexin/dicloxacillin/clindamycin) for extensive/crusted; gentle cleansing; keep lesions covered; hand hygiene; treat nasal carriers (mupirocin); monitor for post-strep glomerulonephritis/ecthyma; follow-up.

Common Symptoms

Honey-crusted plaques; bullae; face/extremities; contagious

Causes and Pathogenesis

Staph/strep epidermal invasion causes superficial crusting infection.

Treatment

Topical mupirocin; oral antibiotics for extensive; hygiene

Preventive Measures

Hand hygiene; avoid sharing towels; treat carriers.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Dermatology/Pediatrics department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.