Impetigo Staphylococcal

Impetigo is a disease that is manifested by the formation of wounds and ulcers on the skin. There are many different types of impetigo. One of them is streptomycin-resistant staphylococcal impetigo. The rationale for the article is interest in the causes and treatment of this disease.

Staphylococcal impetigo is an acute purulent-inflammatory skin lesion caused by Staphylococcus aureus or other staphylococci. This disease is widespread throughout the world and can affect both children and adults. The main symptoms are the appearance of small bumps on the skin, which gradually grow in size and then open with purulent discharge. Swelling, redness, itching and pain in the affected area, as well as general weakness, may occur. In some cases, the disease can be life-threatening, so you should consult a doctor immediately if symptoms occur. Diagnosis in most cases is based on the results of bacteriological analysis, which shows the presence of the pathogen - Staphylococcus aureus - in the discharge. Staphylococcus, in turn, is a bacillus that is highly resistant to the external environment. The pathogen is transmitted by airborne droplets from an infected person through microwounds on the body. Infection is facilitated by certain microorganisms in the air: dust particles, linen mites, and patient hair. It is also transmitted through contaminated objects of common use, from mother to child during childbirth. Factors contributing to the development of staphylococcal impetigore are low immunity, general diseases, for example, diabetes, obesity, hypovitaminosis, hypothermia. Please note that contact with cows, their blood or milk increases the risk of infection. The risk of infection depends on the intensity of exposure to factors and the presence of chronic diseases. Thus, staphyloco