Impetigo

=Impetigo: =


 * [[image:http://www.impetigopictures.org/resurse/pictures/ImpetigoPictures40.jpg align="right" caption="child with severe impetigo"]]Impetigo is a pretty common skin disorder that is caused by streptococcus and staphylococcus bacteria.
 * Also cause by MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staph Aureus)
 * It is most commonly found in young children; especially children living in poor conditions
 * It is a contagious bacteria and you can get it from the ooze the blisters create if it comes in contact with an open skin area.

**Symptoms** **Treatment**
 * Single or multiple blisters filled with pus; easy to pop.
 * Itching blister
 * Filled with yellow or honey-colored fluid
 * Ooze and begin to get crusty.
 * May appear as a rash that can spread, skin lesions, and there will also be swollen lymph nodes near the infection. (lymphadenopathy)
 * A mild infection can be treated with a prescribed antibacterial cream.
 * Severe cases may need antibiotics, ingested orally.
 * You can also wash it lightly several times a day with an antibacterial soap to remove crust and drainage.


 * ﻿Conditions **
 * Kidney failure (post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis) (rare).Permanent skin damage and scarring (very rare). [[image:http://www.micropigmentation.org/images/Allergy%20fotos/Herpes.lip.Rlower.helga.gif width="219" height="174" align="right" caption="minor case of impetigo"]]
 * Many patches of impetigo (in children).
 * Often spreads to other parts of the body (common).


 * ﻿Prevention **


 * ﻿If you have impetigo, use a clean wash cloth and towel each time you shower.
 * Don't share personal products with anyone.
 * Avoid touching the lesions as much as possible because it is contagious; if contact occurs make sure to wash hands thoroughly