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    explore a skin infection. I will do this by researching impetigo symptoms‚ causes‚ and treatments. Impetigo‚ also known as a school sore‚ is most common in children in elementary. Most people believe that impetigo should not be an infection for children to get. It is mostly contagious in elementary because impetigo is itchy so when children itch it‚ it spreads when they touch the playground or the table. Bullous impetigo is a type of impetigo that look like bigger blisters. The skin on the top of

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    Impetigo Being a member of a sports team‚ it is common that you hear about skin conditions like Impetigo. The bacterial infectious disease is very common in contact sports such as football and wrestling. Because I have seen cases of Impetigo and know many people that have had it‚ I wanted to learn more about the different aspects of the disease. One of the people that I knew that had it was my cousin Chris‚ who I got to interview and gain some more insight from. Impetigo is a highly contagious

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    Unit 202 Element 1.2

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    Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people Unit 202 Element 2.1 Identify the signs and symptoms of common childhood illnesses Chickenpox: The child starts feeling unwell‚ has a rash and a slight temperature. Spots develop‚ which are red and become fluid-filled blisters in a day or two. They eventually dry into scabs‚ which drop off. The spots appear first on the chest‚ back‚ head or neck‚ then spread. They don’t leave scars unless they’re badly infected. Children can return

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    There are no intraoral lesions or other lesions on his body‚ and they do cross the midline. Bactroban is ordered‚ but it is unavailable. He is going to fill a prescription for Bactroban tomorrow. He is discharged home. CLINICAL IMPRESSION 1. Impetigo. 2. Dermatitis. DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS Bactroban cream twice daily. He does drive race cars. He was advised to wash his helmet and head mask daily after using it‚ possibly boiling it. Change his sheets. Of note‚ also‚ on this physical examination

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    Impetigo is a highly contagious skin condition that is part of the integumentary system. Although it is very rare‚ adults are susceptible to receiving this infection‚ however it is most likely seen among young children . This infection is caused by one of two types of bacterial infections: streptococcus and staphylococcus. There are several different types of Impetigo‚ their symptoms is what sets them apart. The one that is most common among children is called Impetigo Contagiosa or also known

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    Impetigo Research Paper

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    Term: Impetigo Definition: A contagious skin infection that is caused by either staphylococcal or streptococcal bacteria and is distinguished by superficial pustules and thick yellow crusts‚ most commonly occurring in children.1 Overview: Impetigo is a common and highly contagious infection of the skin‚ which generally occurs in infants and children between the ages of two and five. 2 Impetigo can also affect older children and adult‚ but is less common in these populations. Impetigo can be classified

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    Impetigo: Skin Infection

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    Impetigo is a common type of skin infection and is highly contagious. Most of the time it can appear on the hands‚ neck and face in children‚ Impetigo occurs rarely in adults but it is a sign of a more severe skin condition. There are many types of Impetigo: Impetigo Contagiosa‚ Bullous Impetigo‚ and Ecythma but out of all of these Ecythma is the most serious because it damages the second layer of the skin. People with Ecythma will have painful blisters that may turn into ulcers‚ scars and swollen

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    Cellulitis is a bacterial infection that affects the skin and the tissue underneath the skin. Although cellulitis can be caused by many types of bacteria‚ streptococcus and staphylococcus are the main bacteria that cause this condition. Cellulitis often develops near surgical wounds or ulcers. This condition causes the skin to become reddened and swollen. It also causes the area to feel tender and hot. Cellulitis can quickly spread to other areas of the body. It is not contagious. Cellulitis can

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    Childhood Illnesses

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    UNIT 11 2.1 There are many childhood illnesses listed below are some examples……… Croup – A child can get croup at any time of the year‚ although it’s more likely to occur during late autumn/ early winter. This may be because there is more are :- a sore throat‚ runny nose‚ high temp and a cough. Over a day or 2 specific symptoms of croup will develop these include a bark like cough‚ a horse or croaky voice‚ difficulty breathing ( a harsh grating nois;lk.e when they breathe in) and have difficulty

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    Started by opening and flowing‚ impetigo develops into yellow-brown crust. It appears anywhere on the body skin‚ most likely on the areas around the mouth and nose. Spreading through skin contact or shared tools‚ you need your antibiotic to cope with. Heat rash Caused by blockage of the

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