Impetigo - review

Pereira, Luciana Baptista

Impetigo - review

Pereira, Luciana Baptista.

Pereira, Luciana Baptista; Minas Gerais Federal University. Belo Horizonte. BR

An. bras. dermatol ; 89(2): 293-299, Mar-Apr/2014. graf

Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-706993

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ABSTRACT

Impetigo is a common cutaneous infection that is especially prevalent in children. Historically, impetigo is caused by either group A β-hemolytic streptococci or Staphylococcus aureus. Currently, the most frequently isolated pathogen is S. aureus. This article discusses the microbiologic and virulence factors of group A β-hemolytic streptococci and Staphylococcus aureus, clinical characteristics, complications, as well as the approach to diagnosis and management of impetigo. Topical agents for impetigo therapy are reviewed.

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Humans; Impetigo/pathology; Impetigo/drug therapy; Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use; Staphylococcus/pathogenicity; Streptococcus/pathogenicity; Administration, Topical; Drug Resistance, Bacterial; Impetigo/microbiology

Anti-Bacterial agents; Impetigo; Staphylococcus aureus; Streptococcus pyogenes

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Impetigo / Anti-Bacterial Agents Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: An. bras. dermatol Journal subject: Dermatology Year: 2014 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Minas Gerais Federal University/BR

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