Impetigo

ImpetigoImpetigo
  • Facts:
    Superficial skin infection
    MC in children
  • History / PE:
    Vesiculopustules that rupture, appear encrusted with a golden-yellow color
  • Treatment:
    Wash with warm cloth
    Cephalexin (Keflex)
    Topical mupirocin
    Oral erythromycin
  • Associated With:
    Group A streptococcus
    S. aureus



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August 3rd 2010