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Impetigo impetigo (Pathophysiology (It is characterized by blisters with…
Impetigo 
It is the superficial infection of the skin caused by Staphylococci, Streptococci or multiple
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Causes
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Contaminated surface, objects and clothes
Pathophysiology
It is characterized by blisters with yellow fluid that rupture,
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High contagious infection and normally appears around nose, mouth and extremities.
It spread through direct contact with sores,
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References
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Smeltzer, S.C. ,Bare B.G. ,Hinkle J.L (2015). Brunner & Suddarths Textbook of medical -Surgical Nursing. International Edition:Wolter Kluwer Health/Lippincott Wlliams & Wilkins.
Mogotlate, S. Chauke, M. Mokoena, J. Young, A (2018).Jutas Complete Textbook of medical Surgical Nursing. 2nd Edition: JUTA.
Pharmacological effect
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Systemic antibiotics: includes dicloxacillin, erythromycin
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Nursing care plan
Nursing Intervention
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Assess the skin for lesion , note colour and present of crusting
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