Impetigo is a common infection of the skin with a global burden, especially with a significant impact in resource-poor-settings. The risk factors of disease, diagnostic approaches, and availability of suitable treatment options also vary according to different settings. This article summarizes the recent approaches in the management of impetigo. Impetigo is the most common bacterial infection that predominantly affects young children.
Infection is caused by the invasion of the epidermis by bacteria colonizing the skin following minor trauma. Hot and humid climatic conditions, poor access to water and possibly overcrowding are factors that play a role in frequent impetigo transmission in endemic areas. The acute and highly contagious infection of the superficial layers of the epidermis is primarily caused by Streptococcus pyogenes or Staphylococcus aureus . Secondary skin infections…
