Impetigo CAUSE SYMPTOMS TREATMENT

Impetigo  CAUSE SYMPTOMS TREATMENT

Impetigo  CAUSE SYMPTOMS TREATMENT

Impetigo is a skin infection that causes the formation of blisters-blisters containing pus (pustules).

Impetigo most often strikes children, especially the cleanliness of the body less and can appear in any part of the body, but are most often found on the face, arms and legs.

In adults, impetigo can occur after other skin diseases.

Impetigo can also occur after an upper respiratory tract infections (such as colds or other viral infection).

THE CAUSE OF

The bacteria Staphylococcus or Streptococcus.

Impetigo can occur after an injury or a situation that caused a tear in the skin (such as yeast infections, burns due to Sun or insect bites).

Impetigo can also invade normal skin, especially on the limbs of children.

SYMPTOMS

Impetigo begins as an open wound which led to the itch, blister, then removing the contents of lepuhannya and then dries and eventually form a scab.

Impetigo is a contagious disease, which is transmitted through the liquid that comes from lepuhannya.

Large blisters vary, ranging from about the size of a pea to the size of a large ring.

These blisters contain yellowish search accompanied by itching.

Could occur swollen lymph nodes around the infected area.

DIAGNOSIS

Diagnosis of enforced based on symptoms.

To ensure that the cause is stafilokokus or Streptococcus, can be done with infected tissue samples of breeding in the laboratory.

TREATMENT

For a mild infection, given an antibiotic ointment (e.g. erythromycin or dicloxacillin).

Antibiotics per-oral (swallowed) may speed healing.

To release the scab, the skin should be washed with anti-bacterial SOAP several times/day.

PREVENTION

Infection can be prevented by keeping the hygiene and health of the body.

Light scratches or abrasions should be washed clean the wound with SOAP and water, if necessary grease with anti-bacterial substance.

To prevent contagion:

# Avoid contact with fluids from blisters in the skin

# Avoid use of shared towels, clothing or razors with sufferers

# Always wash your hands after handling the skin lesions.