Impetigo Flashcards
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Impetigo is a …
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Bacterial skin infection c/b invasion of the epidermis by pathogenic S. aureus &/or group A beta-hemolytic streptococci
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Clinical Manifestations …
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- Pustule-like lesions w/ moist honey-colored crusts surrounded by redness
- Pruritus; spreads to surrounding areas
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May appear anywhere on the body, but appears most commonly …
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on the face, esp around the mouth
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Medical Tx:
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- Local: topical treatment …
- Systemic antibiotic therapy …
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Local- Topical Treatment …
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- Gently wash 2-3/day to remove crusts
- Use topical mupirocin (Bactroban) antibiotic cream, if only a couple of lesions are found
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Systemic antibiotic therapy is the …
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Tx of choice w/ extensive lesions
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Home Care …
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-Practice good hand washing
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Pt Edu …
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- Assure pt lesions heal w/o scarring
- Adhere to regimens
- Take full course of antibiotics
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Complications …
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If untreated, may result in glomerulonephritis
