1. Impetigo By Lauren Purcell

2. What is Impetigo? Skin infection that affects mostly infants and children Rash normally appears on face, but can spread to other parts of body Seldom serious

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4. Causes 2 types of bacteria Staph Strep Adults-Usually a complication of injury to skin or other skin disorder Children- cuts, scrapes, insect bites Other people

5. What it does to skin Starts as a red sore that quickly ruptures Oozes for a few days Forms a yellowish-brown crust (looks like honey or brown sugar)

6. How It Spreads Highly contagious! Scratching or touching sores can spread it to other parts of body Can be spread to other people, too

7. Three Types of Impetigo Impetigo Contagiosa Itchy sores No fever, normally Swollen lymph nodes in infected area Bullous Impetigo Painless fluid filled blisters, which break and scab with a yellow crust Red and itchy skin around sores Ecthyma- more serious, penetrates to dermis Painful fluid- or pus-filled sores that turn into deep ulcers, usually on the legs and feet A hard, thick, gray-yellow crust covering the sores Swollen lymph glands in the affected area Scars that remain after the ulcers heal

8. Risk Factors Direct contact with an adult or child who has impetigo or with contaminated towels, bedding or clothing Crowded conditions Warm, humid weather — impetigo infections are more common in summer Participation in sports that involve skin-to-skin contact, such as football or wrestling Having chronic dermatitis

9. Treatment Minor infections can clear in 2-3 weeks without medication Can lead to complications Sometimes treated by oral antibiotics or an antibiotic ointment Normally aren’t contagious after 24 hours of antibiotic treatment