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bacterial infection (impetigo) impetigo-1 - Coggle Diagram
bacterial infection (impetigo)
definition
skin infection caused by beta hemolytic streptococci, common in children
clinical manifestation
pus filled blisters that bust easily
itchy blisters
skin lesion
swollen lymph nodes near infected area
causes
streptococci bacteria
warm humid area
poor hygiene
risk factors
living in tropical climate
having scabies infection
doing activities where cut and scrapes are common
living in close contact or crowded areas
pharmacological management
oral antibiotics
.e.g. cephalosporins, sulfamethoxazole, clindamycin
topical mupirocin
.e.g. Bactroban, Centany
health education
keep hands clean
clip finger nail to avoid scratching
use antibiotic cream as prescribed
wash towel and sheet in hot water
diagnosis
physical exam
culture for laboratory examination
pathophysiology
staphylococci produces toxin that contain serine proteases acting on desmoglein
than spread under the stratum corneum in the space formed by toxin
causing epidermis to split below stratum granulosum
forming large blisters occurring in epidermis
nursing management
advise patient to use bactericidal soap when bathing
advise patient to wash hands frequently
keep the child from scratching and touching the infected areas of the body
instruct a patient not to squeeze a boil or pimple
administer medication which may include systemic or topical antibiotic
