Abstract
Impetigo, a bacterial skin infection that involves the superficial layers of the skin, is one of the most common skin infections in children ages 2 to 5 but can occur in individuals across the lifespan. This article discusses the diagnosis and management of impetigo in primary care.
MeSH terms
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Administration, Oral
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
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Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic / therapeutic use*
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Diterpenes / therapeutic use*
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Erythromycin / therapeutic use*
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Humans
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Impetigo / diagnosis*
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Impetigo / drug therapy*
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Mupirocin / therapeutic use*
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Nurse Practitioners / education
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Ointments / therapeutic use*
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Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic
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Diterpenes
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Ointments
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retapamulin
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Erythromycin
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Mupirocin