Impetigo - review

Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia

Luciana Baptista Pereira¹ 

关键词: Anti-Bacterial agents;    Impetigo;    Staphylococcus aureus;    Streptococcus pyogenes;   

DOI  :  10.1590/abd1806-4841.20142283

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

Impetigo is a common cutaneous infection that is especially prevalent in children. Historically, impetigo is caused by either group A β-hemolytic streptococci or Staphylococcus aureus. Currently, the most frequently isolated pathogen is S. aureus. This article discusses the microbiologic and virulence factors of group A β-hemolytic streptococci and Staphylococcus aureus, clinical characteristics, complications, as well as the approach to diagnosis and management of impetigo. Topical agents for impetigo therapy are reviewed.

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