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Impetigo - Coggle Diagram
Impetigo
Clinical manefestations
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One or more pus-filled blisters that burst easily, causing red, raw skin.
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Reddish skin surrounding red blisters, full of liquid or pus that eventually looks cloudy.
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Pathophysiology
Impetigo, the infection of epidermis, can either be primary or secondary to scratches.
injuries, bites or conditions that lead to a break in the continuity of the skin
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Definition
Impetigo is a common and contagious skin infection caused byBacteria like Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes.
References
Nardi NM, Schaefer TJ, Espil MO. Impetigo (Nursing) [Updated 2021 Aug 11]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2021 Jan