Impetigo Flashcards
1
Q
how long after exposure do symptoms develop
A
1-10 days
2
Q
how long is a person contagious
A
until sores are healed or after 24 hours of antibiotics
3
Q
which 2 organisms cause this
A
streptococci
staphylococci
4
Q
what does this look like
A
crusty rash
honey fluid inside
5
Q
where are people usually exposed to this
A
showers/spas
crowded environments
6
Q
which 3 topical antibiotics can be used to treat this
A
Neosporin
Bacitracin
Bactroban
7
Q
which 4 systemic antibiotics can be used to treat this
A
Dicloxillin
Cephalexin
Cefaclor
Erythromycin
8
Q
how long after unsuccessfully trying topical antibiotics would systemic antibiotics be started
A
72 hours
