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Impetigo - Coggle Diagram
Impetigo
Risk Factors
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More common in areas of hot, humid weather
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Pathogenesis
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The overgrowth of this bacteria causes skin diseases and bacteria that are normally found on the surface of the skin can then become a disease.
Normal skin is colonized by large numbers of bacteria that live as commensals in its surface or in hair follicles
Clinical Manifestations
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Face, arms and legs are infected
Can start as a minor cut, insect bite, or a rash from eczema
Sores can grow into blisters, ooze and burst, then form a yellow crust
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Treatments
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If the impetigo is only on a small area of the skin then topical antibiotics is the best treatment. (Mupriocin cream or ointment (Bactroban or Centany) and retapamulin ointment)
If the impetigo is severe or widespread, the doctor can prescribe oral antibiotics such as amoxicillin/clavulante (Augmentin), cephalosporins or clindamycin
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Diagnostics
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If the dermatologist thinks that the infection could be widespread, a blood test may be needed
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Dermatologist takes a sample from the blister and finds out what kind of bacteria is causing the infection
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