Impetigo is a contagious and autoinoculable skin infection caused by staphylococci or streptococci. It commonly in children than adults
Signs and Symptoms:
- Pruritus with honey-colored crusts on the face, neck, and extremities
- Nonbullous impetigo: superficial pustules with surrounding erythema
- Bullous impetigo: erythematous macules as thin-walled vesicles or bullae on an erythematous base.
- Mild soap for washing the lesions
- Topical mupirocin
- Systemic antibiotics
- Patient's towels and washcloths should be segregated
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