Impetigo - review

Impetigo - review*

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 characteristic...

The Global Epidemiology of Impetigo: A Systematic Review of the Population Prevalence of Impetigo and Pyoderma

OBJECTIVE We conducted a comprehensive, systematic review of the global childhood population prevalence of impetigo and the broader condition pyoderma. METHODS PubMed was systematically searched for impetigo or pyoderma studies published between January 1 1970 and September 30 2014. Two independent reviewers extracted data from each relevant article on the prevalence of impetigo. FINDINGS S...

A systematic review and meta-analysis of treatments for impetigo.

BACKGROUND Impetigo is a common clinical problem seen in general practice. Uncertainty exists as to the most effective treatment, or indeed if treatment is necessary. AIM To determine the most effective treatment for impetigo in a systemically well patient. DESIGN OF STUDY Systematic review and meta-analysis. METHOD Databases were searched for relevant studies. The Cochrane highly sensiti...

Impetigo Folliculorum

Impetigo Herpetiformis: A Case Report and Review of literature

Impetigo herpetiformis is a rare life threatening pustular dermatoses of pregnancy. The aetiology is unclear but is usually steroid responsive. A case of impetigo herpetiformis in a multiparous 43 year old Iban lady in her 29 weeks of gestation is presented. She responded to topical corticosteroids initially but recurred postpartum, only to respond to Acitretin. Egyptian Dermatology Online Jour...