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DEFINITION
Impetigo is a skin infection that causes the formation of small blisters containing pus (pustules). Impetigo most often affects children, especially the cleanliness underweight and could appear in any body part, but is most often found on the face, arms and legs. In adults, impetigo can occur after other skin diseases. Impetigo may also occur after an upper respiratory tract infection (eg flu or other viral infections).
Impetigo is a skin infection that causes the formation of small blisters containing pus (pustules). Impetigo most often affects children, especially the cleanliness underweight and could appear in any body part, but is most often found on the face, arms and legs. In adults, impetigo can occur after other skin diseases. Impetigo may also occur after an upper respiratory tract infection (eg flu or other viral infections).
CAUSE
Staphylococcus or Streptococcus bacteria. Impetigo can occur after an injury or a condition that causes a tear in the skin (eg fungal infections, because the sun burns or insect bites). Impetigo can also attack normal skin, especially on the limbs of children.
Staphylococcus or Streptococcus bacteria. Impetigo can occur after an injury or a condition that causes a tear in the skin (eg fungal infections, because the sun burns or insect bites). Impetigo can also attack normal skin, especially on the limbs of children.
SYMPTOMS
Impetigo begins as an open wound that causes itchy, and blistered, remove the contents lepuhannya then dry up and eventually form a scab. Impetigo is a contagious disease, which is transmitted through the liquid that comes from lepuhannya. The amount of blisters varies, ranging from the size of a pea to the size of a large ring. These blisters contain yellowish carian accompanied by intense itching. Can occur swollen lymph nodes around the infected area.
Impetigo begins as an open wound that causes itchy, and blistered, remove the contents lepuhannya then dry up and eventually form a scab. Impetigo is a contagious disease, which is transmitted through the liquid that comes from lepuhannya. The amount of blisters varies, ranging from the size of a pea to the size of a large ring. These blisters contain yellowish carian accompanied by intense itching. Can occur swollen lymph nodes around the infected area.
DIAGNOSIS
Diagnosis based on symptoms. To ensure that the cause is staphylococcal or streptococcal, can be breeding the infected tissue samples in the laboratory.
Diagnosis based on symptoms. To ensure that the cause is staphylococcal or streptococcal, can be breeding the infected tissue samples in the laboratory.
TREATMENT
For a mild infection, given an antibiotic ointment (such as erythromycin or dicloxacillin). Antibiotics by mouth (swallowed) may speed healing. To remove the scab, the skin should be washed with antibacterial soap several times / day.
PREVENTION
Infection can be prevented by maintaining cleanliness and health agencies. Minor scratches or abrasions should be washed thoroughly with soap and water, if necessary, spread with anti-bacterial substances.
# To prevent transmission: Avoid contact with fluid from blisters on the skin
# Avoid sharing towels, razors or clothing with an infected person
# Always wash hands after handling the skin lesions.
For a mild infection, given an antibiotic ointment (such as erythromycin or dicloxacillin). Antibiotics by mouth (swallowed) may speed healing. To remove the scab, the skin should be washed with antibacterial soap several times / day.
PREVENTION
Infection can be prevented by maintaining cleanliness and health agencies. Minor scratches or abrasions should be washed thoroughly with soap and water, if necessary, spread with anti-bacterial substances.
# To prevent transmission: Avoid contact with fluid from blisters on the skin
# Avoid sharing towels, razors or clothing with an infected person
# Always wash hands after handling the skin lesions.
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