Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection most common in children, appearing as reddish sores around the nose and mouth that form honey-colored crusts. It is caused by Streptococcus or Staphylococcus bacteria and spreads through direct contact with lesions. Treatment involves oral antibiotics or topical mupirocin ointment applied for 7-10 days while washing crusts daily to promote healing.

1. IMPETIGO
Jeanette Leigh Bravo
AU-FA1-BSN2-2

2. WHAT IS IMPETIGO?
• Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin that is most
common in young children.
• It usually appears as reddish sores on the face,
especially around the nose and mouth and on the
hands and feet.

3. ASSESSMENT
• Superficial infection of the skin that begins as a single
papulovesicular lesion surrounded by localized erythema
• As more vesicles appear, they become purulent, ooze, and
form a honey-colored crusts found commonly on the face
and extremities
• They are often seen as secondary infections to insect bites
or in children with body piercings
• If there are several lesions, children may have swollen
lymph nodes

4. Causative Agent:
• Beta-haemolytic Streptococcus, Group A, Staphylococcus
aureus
Incubation Period:
• 2 to 5 days
Period of Communicability:
• From outbreak of lesions until lesions are healed
Mode of Transmission:
• Direct contact with lesions

5. THERAPEUTIC
MANAGEMENT
• Oral penicillin or erythromycin, or the application of
mupirocin (Bactroban) ointment for 7 to 10 days
• The lesions will heal quickly if the parent or child washes
the crusts daily with soap and water
• Rare complications: Acute glomerulonephritis or Renal
Failure
• Follow contact precautions until 24 hours after initiation of
therapy

6. Thank you!