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Impetigo: an overview

G L Darmstadt1, A T Lane

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, California, Palo Alto 94304.

Pediatric Dermatology
|December 1, 1994
PubMed
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This review covers impetigo, a common childhood bacterial skin infection. It details causes like Staphylococcus aureus and group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS), and effective treatments including topical mupirocin and oral antibiotics.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Impetigo is the most frequent bacterial skin infection in children.
  • It is primarily caused by Staphylococcus aureus, with group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS) also implicated in nonbullous forms.
  • Understanding colonization patterns, such as S. aureus nasal carriage, is crucial for managing recurrent cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of impetigo in children.
  • To elucidate the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and management strategies.
  • To guide healthcare providers in selecting appropriate treatments based on disease severity and local resistance patterns.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on pathogenesis, clinical characteristics, and management of pediatric impetigo.

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  • Analysis of etiological agents, including Staphylococcus aureus and group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS).
  • Evaluation of treatment options, encompassing topical and oral antibiotic therapies.

    • Main Results:

    • Superficial impetigo shows high treatment success rates (>90%) with topical mupirocin.
    • Widespread or deep-tissue impetigo requires systemic treatment with beta-lactamase-resistant oral antibiotics.
    • Antibiotic selection is influenced by local erythromycin resistance in S. aureus, cost, availability, and patient compliance.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management of impetigo relies on accurate diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic selection.
    • Evaluation for S. aureus carriage is recommended for children with recurrent infections.
    • Tailoring antibiotic choice to local resistance patterns and patient factors optimizes treatment outcomes.