TY  - CHAP
M1  - Book, Section
TI  - Section 3. Bacterial Infections
A1  - Weinberg, Samuel
A1  - Prose, Neil S.
A1  - Kristal, Leonard
Y1  - 2008
N1  - 
T2  - Color Atlas of Pediatric Dermatology, 4e
AB  - Impetigo  is  a  primary  superficial  infection  of  the  skin.  It  is  more  prevalent  in  humid  climates  and  occurs  most  commonly  in  the  summer  months.  Trauma  to  the  skin,  such  as  a  small  abrasion  or  insect  bite,  sometimes  provides  the  site  of  entry  for  the  infective  bacteria.  The  lesions  evolve  from  discrete  small  vesicles  into  pustules.  The  fluid  content  of  the  primary  lesions  dries  into  a  thick  yellowish  crust  (Fig.  3-1),  and  removal  of  the  crust  may  reveal  bright-red  and  shiny  erosions  (Fig.  3-2).  The  most  common  cause  of  impetigo  is  Staphylococcus  aureus.  When  caused  by  Streptococcus,  it  may  be  associated  with  epidemics  of  impetigo-induced  glomerulonephritis.  Because  the  “honey-crusted”  lesions  of  impetigo  are  frequently  caused  by  a  combination  of  Staph.  aureus  and  Strep.  pyogenes,  systemic  antibiotic  therapy  should  be  effective  against  both  organisms.  The  use  of  topical  mupirocin  ointment  appears  to  be  an  effective  treatment  and  may  replace  the  need  for  systemic  therapy  in  some  patients  with  localized  lesions.  
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CY  - New York, NY
Y2  - 2024/04/19
UR  - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=6987104
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