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Impetigo
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What? | Superficial staphylococcus aureus and or streptococcus spp infection of the skin. |
| Presentation | Bullous and non bullous. Starts as macules/papules which quickly progress to vesicle crusting in a typically hoey crusted appearance. |
| Epidemiology | Occurs most often in children and infants. Non bullous occurs in children age 2-5 in warmer climates and is associated with poor hygiene. |
| Labs | Labs are not needed. UA may be completed if acute nephritis is suspected. |
| Treatment | Warm soaks and good hygiene to prevent spreading. No contact sports to prevent spreading. Bactroban (mupiricin) ointment for small areas tid X 10 days. |
| Treatment | Altabax (retapumulin) is thought to still kill MRSA and may also be used alone or with abx. ORal abx include: augmentinn, dicloxacillin, cephalaxin, azithromycin in weight appropriate doses. |
| PEARLS | Stress good hand washing, clean towels and good hygiene to precent cross infection of other family members. |