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IMPETIGO and ECTHYMA

IMPETIGO and ECTHYMA. (42) Mansukhani , Sujata (43) Maranion , Maria Cristina Group 5. Impetigo. Definition: superficial infection of the epidermis Causative agent: S. aureus and S. pyogenes Types: Bullous and Non- bullous Predisposing factors Uncleanliness Age Climate .

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IMPETIGO and ECTHYMA

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  1. IMPETIGO and ECTHYMA (42) Mansukhani, Sujata (43) Maranion, Maria Cristina Group 5

  2. Impetigo • Definition: superficial infection of the epidermis • Causative agent: S. aureus and S. pyogenes • Types: Bullous and Non-bullous • Predisposing factors • Uncleanliness • Age • Climate

  3. Impetigo • Site of predilection: • face (mouth and nose) • extremities (hands) • neck

  4. Bullous Impetigo

  5. Bullous impetigo

  6. Non-Bullous impetigo

  7. Non-Bullous Impetigo

  8. Treatment of Impetigo • Topical antiseptics • Fusidic acid • Systemic antibiotics • Penicillins or 1st generation cephalosporins

  9. Ecthyma • Definition: Ulcerative pyoderma of the skin extending into the dermis • Causative agent: S. aureus and Group A Strep • Site of predilection: shins or dorsal of feet • Predisposing factor: • Uncleanliness • Previous trauma to skin • IV drug use

  10. Ecthyma

  11. Ecthyma

  12. Treatment of ecthyma • Cleansing with soap and water • Application of Mupirocin or Bacitracin ointment twice a day • Oral Dicloxacillin or first-generation Cephalosporin • Proper hygiene and nutrition

  13. THANK YOU

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