impetigo

Question 1

What is impetigo?

Answer 1

a superficial bacterial infection

Question 2

Which two bacteria are the main cause of impetigo?

Answer 2

1. Staph aureus

2. Strep Pyogenes

Question 3

Name 2 features of Impetigo?

Answer 3

1. Golden crusted skin lesions mainly around the mouth

2. Very contagious

Question 4

Management of impetigo?

Answer 4

1. If limited - topical fusidic acid

2. Extensive - Abx Flucloxicillin or Erythromycin ( if allergic to penc)