Staph Infection Blog

This Blog will feature information about staph infections, and the various complications and symptoms caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria which is simply called staph. We will also provide information about the different types of staph like the MRSA which is a type of Staphylococcus aureus that is resistant to the antibiotic methicillin.

Monday, June 16, 2008

Impetigo - Complication of Staph Infection

What is impetigo?

Impetigo is a kind of skin infection that affects skin in any part of the body, it commonly occurs in the areas around the nose and mouth.
This usually affects childrens (preschool) especially in summer months. Impetigo caused by staph bacteria is characterized by large blisters containing fluid that is clear at first that turns cloudy later on. Blisters may burst, ooze fluid and can develop a honey colored crust. I has the tendency to itch and can be spread by scratching.
The typical treatment for impetigo is by topical ointment, it the condition is severe, oral antibiotics is used.

12 comments

Nia- foot infection April 26, 2009 at 9:23 PM

This is a very informative and detailed article. Definitely helpful for those suffering staph and people who want to know about it. Thanks for sharing!

Edwin August 9, 2010 at 2:25 PM

Good post - I can only assume that after the hot summer we've had here, impetigo cases will be through the roof. Keep spreading the gospel!

alfred December 19, 2010 at 11:12 AM

thanks for the info..and i have found the in this blog too...

http://mrsastaphinfections.org/

this waas suffcient to me and also could help others naah..

Plastic Surgeons Atlanta January 31, 2011 at 10:15 PM

There is a lot of information here which helps us know about the problems of the day.The skin problems should never be neglected they worsen in the process.

rhinoplasty April 1, 2011 at 9:18 PM

Essential to know all about just in case you come around with one...can get handy help by approaching the correct doctor at hand.

plastic surgery recovery los angeles April 6, 2011 at 11:23 AM

The blisters which you are talking about appears in the inside of the mouth?And how is this bacteria contracted in the first place?

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon May 4, 2011 at 8:19 PM

Skin infections are hard to cure.In fact they just do not like to leave the body.But persistent treatment should be on the way.

prevent staph June 15, 2011 at 2:49 AM

Thanks for the wonderful information about skin infection. I also wrote article related to ringworm or skin infection. Keep sharing good stuff…

Shortness of Breath July 4, 2011 at 11:05 AM

Never heard of Impetigo. Thanks for the description and some information about this staph infection.

EMR August 23, 2011 at 12:50 AM

The skin infections which generally leave out oozing liquids also spread the disease.Children suffer a lot when they get such an ailment of the skin...good to spread the information for better treatment..

staph infections November 25, 2011 at 4:19 AM

Skin infection is a measure term now days. Everyone is suffering from skin infection. Will you please provide ways, by which I can feel free from skin infection.

Anonymous

I often see kids with this kind of infection but didn't know about Impetigo. It is very irritating.