Impetigo Causes Symptoms and Treatment

Impetigo is the named given to a infection caused by bacterias. It’s a skin condition usually encountered at children and it’s a highly contagious one too. Impetigo manifest itself by large round crusted oozing spots. This one grow larger every day especially on the hands and face.

The bacterias which are responsible by this infection are group A streptococcus and staphylococcus aureus. Impetigo usually strike in the summer months and if the skin is already damaged by other factors the changes to get impetigo will grow.

Impetigo start its attack with red sores that quickly ruptures, the second phases is represented by oozes that last a few days before forming yellowish-brown crust that resemble with brown sugar or honey. This disease is very contagious just a small contact with the sores can infect a person or to spread the affected area. Fortunately this disease usually dissipate by itself. Still in some cases this infection can lead to serious complications, and it’s recommended to be treated with antibiotics.

The Impetigo is causes by:

• Streptococcus pyogenes;
• Staphylococcus aureus;

A person can notice a Impetigo infection if the fallowing symptoms are present:

• Fever;
• Rash;
• Diarrhea;
• Itching;
• Weakness;

After spotting Impetigo there are few ways which can resolve the problem, the most often used are the oral antibiotics like Penicillin or streptomycin, this ones must be used at the specialists recommendation only. The affected area must be kept clean by washing. After that the damaged area must be left to dry in the air.

  
Another way to treat Impetigo is by bactericidal ointment like fusidic acid mupirocin “Bactroban” and “Fucidin”. In severe cases are used oral antibiotics like flucloxacillin (Floxapen) and erythromycin (Erythrocin). Before applying ointment the scabs should be removed, because underneath them live the bacteria that cause this infection. Keep in mind to avoid any physical contact with others and change your clothes after one time wearing.
Another important thing is to wash your clothes with hot water after wearing and don’t share them with others.