Current Microbiological, Clinical and Therapeutic Aspects of Impetigo

Abstract

Impetigo is a highly contagious infection of the epidermis, seen especially among children, and transmitted through direct contact. Two bacteria are associated with impetigo: S. aureus and GAS. Over 140 million people are suffering from impetigo at each time point, over 100 million are children. Two forms of impetigo exist, namely impetigo conta-giosa, known as the non-bullous form and the second one being bullous impetigo which presents with large and fragile bullae. Treatment options for impetigo include systemic antibiotics , topical antibiotics as well as topical disinfectants.