Impetigo is a contagious bacterial infection that involves the superficial skin. Its most common presentation is yellowish crusts on the face, arms, or legs, though less commonly it can produce large blisters affecting the groin or armpits. The lesions it causes may be painful or itchy, while fever is uncommon.
Facts
Classification
ICD-10 ChapterXII: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue 1 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Connections
Treated By
Antibiotics (topical or oral) are the standard treatment for impetigo.
Sources
1. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter XIIQuote, List of chapters, Chapter XII
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
2. Wikipedia: Impetigo
WikipediaLead section, spread statement
The infection is spread by direct contact with lesions or with nasal carriers.
Lead section, disease-category statement
Impetigo is a contagious bacterial infection that involves the superficial skin.
Lead section, transmission-route statement
Risk factors include attending day care, crowding, poor nutrition, diabetes mellitus, contact sports, and breaks in the skin such as from mosquito bites, eczema, scabies, or herpes.
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