Paediatric Infectious Disease

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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Common skin infection among children in Malaysia : Impetigo

2. Impetigo

Can be divided into 2 types:

Bullous:  which causes fluid filled, painless vesicles usually over  face, body and arms and legs.




Ethyma: Usually painful, pus filled that turns into deep ulcers commonly on the arms and legs.








Caused by: Bacteria (Streptococcal or Staphylococcal infection)






Treatment: Antibiotics and local antiseptic cream or solution. (Please consult your doctor)

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