{"product_id":"2940153789101","title":"Impetigo, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eImpetigo is a medical disorder with vesiculo-pustular skin infection happening at all ages.\u003cbr\u003eImpetigo is a very frequent infection of the superficial layer of the skin.\u003cbr\u003eIt can be classified into:\u003cbr\u003e1. Non-bullous and\u003cbr\u003e2. Bullous forms.\u003cbr\u003eThe non-bullous forms represent about 70%.\u003cbr\u003eBacterial Infections:\u003cbr\u003e1. Gram positive bacteria such as Streptococcus and Staphphylococcus are frequent.\u003cbr\u003e2. Gram negative bacteria such as Klebsiella, E.coli, Pseudomonas,\u003cbr\u003e3. Various viral skin infections such as herpes zoster, herpes simplex, and varicella zoster viruses\u003cbr\u003e4. Bullous pemphigoid\u003cbr\u003eImpetigo is produced by streptococcus (strep) or staphylococcus (staph) bacteria.\u003cbr\u003eMethicillin-resistant staph aureus (MRSA) is becoming a frequent cause.\u003cbr\u003eSkin normally has many forms of bacteria on it.\u003cbr\u003eNormally the main factor is a tear of the skin but bullous impetigo may involve intact skin and is almost invariably produced by S. aureus.\u003cbr\u003eSymptoms of impetigo are:\u003cbr\u003e1. One or many blisters that is filled with pus and ready to pop.\u003cbr\u003e2. In infants, the skin is reddish or raw-looking where a blister has broken.\u003cbr\u003e3. Blisters itch, are filled with yellow or honey-colored fluid and ooze and crust over\u003cbr\u003e4. Rash that may start as a single spot, but spreads to other areas with scratching\u003cbr\u003e5. Skin sores on the face, lips, arms, or legs that spread to other areas\u003cbr\u003e6. Swollen lymph nodes near the infection\u003cbr\u003eCulture and sensitivity to antibiotics of the discharge or crusts from skin lesions is done.\u003cbr\u003eBiopsy may be necessary in doubtful or refractory patients of impetigo.\u003cbr\u003eIn bullous impetigo, few or no inflammatory cells are present within the bulla.\u003cbr\u003eA polymorphous infiltrate is present in the upper dermis.\u003cbr\u003eAcantholysis is noted in the granular layer.\u003cbr\u003eIn non-bullous impetigo, a serum crust is present above the epidermis.\u003cbr\u003eNeutrophils are frequent within the crust. In addition, gram-positive cocci are observed.\u003cbr\u003eEpidermal spongiosis and a severe dermal infiltrate of neutrophils and lymphoid cells are observed.\u003cbr\u003eThe purpose of treatment is to get rid of the infection and relieve the symptoms.\u003cbr\u003eThe doctor will apply an antibacterial cream.\u003cbr\u003eThe patient may need to take antibiotics by mouth if the infection is severe.\u003cbr\u003eLocal treatment affects cleansing, elimination of crusts, and frequent wet dressings applications.\u003cbr\u003eIf the condition is localized, topical mupirocin or fusidic acid is applied to the affected skin\u003cbr\u003eSurgery to drain abscess and carbuncles may be necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Impetigo\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Pimples\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Furuncle\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47070496162032,"sku":"2940153789101","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153789101_p0.jpg?v=1764060635","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153789101","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}