Impetigo
It is the superficial infection of the skin caused by Staphylococci, Streptococci or multiple
Causes
Pathophysiology
It is characterized by blisters with yellow fluid that rupture,
and leave a honey coloured crust.
High contagious infection and normally appears around nose, mouth and extremities.
It spread through direct contact with sores,
Infection by streptococcus or staphylococcus
Spots that involves skin to skin contact
Direct contact with infected persons sores
Contaminated surface, objects and clothes
Diagnostic Test
Skin swab
Serologic testing for streptococcal antibodies
Blood culture
and scratching may cause the lesion to spread.
The normal course of infection typically last 2-3 weeks without treatment.
References
Pharmacological effect
Topical antibiotics; Creams and ointments
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Clinical Manifestation
Rupture sores develop into honey-coloured crusts
Mild itching
The sores rupture or ooze
Red sores or blisters on the face
Systemic antibiotics: includes dicloxacillin, erythromycin
It is also refered to as bacterial skin infection common in children.
Pus swab
Nursing care plan
Nursing Intervention
Evaluation
Nursing diagnosis
Risk for infection
Assess for vitals to note fever
Maintain the contact preauction
Assess the skin for lesion , note colour and present of crusting
Apply topical antibiotics with sterile to treat infection.
The change in temperature should be noted
And also the healing state of the skin
Check the improvement of ski lesion
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