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==Overview==
==Overview==
The diagnosis of impetigo is primarily clinical. A thorough physical examination plays an important role in the diagnosis of impetigo along with a detailed history taking.Bullae, papules, pustules or ulcers may be visible depicting various types of impetigo.<ref name="pmid27458596">{{cite journal| author=Duggal SD, Bharara T, Jena PP, Kumar A, Sharma A, Gur R et al.| title=Staphylococcal bullous impetigo in a neonate. | journal=World J Clin Cases | year= 2016 | volume= 4 | issue= 7 | pages= 191-4 | pmid=27458596 | doi=10.12998/wjcc.v4.i7.191 | pmc=4945591 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=27458596  }} </ref><ref name="pmid17390597">{{cite journal| author=Cole C, Gazewood J| title=Diagnosis and treatment of impetigo. | journal=Am Fam Physician | year= 2007 | volume= 75 | issue= 6 | pages= 859-64 | pmid=17390597 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17390597  }} </ref>
The diagnosis of impetigo is primarily clinical. A thorough physical examination plays an important role in the diagnosis of impetigo along with a detailed history taking.Bullae, [[papules]], [[pustules]] or [[ulcers]] may be visible depicting various types of impetigo.<ref name="pmid27458596">{{cite journal| author=Duggal SD, Bharara T, Jena PP, Kumar A, Sharma A, Gur R et al.| title=Staphylococcal bullous impetigo in a neonate. | journal=World J Clin Cases | year= 2016 | volume= 4 | issue= 7 | pages= 191-4 | pmid=27458596 | doi=10.12998/wjcc.v4.i7.191 | pmc=4945591 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=27458596  }} </ref><ref name="pmid17390597">{{cite journal| author=Cole C, Gazewood J| title=Diagnosis and treatment of impetigo. | journal=Am Fam Physician | year= 2007 | volume= 75 | issue= 6 | pages= 859-64 | pmid=17390597 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17390597  }} </ref>


==Physical Examination==
==Physical Examination==
The follwoing findings on physical examination may suggest impetigo:<ref name="pmid27458596">{{cite journal| author=Duggal SD, Bharara T, Jena PP, Kumar A, Sharma A, Gur R et al.| title=Staphylococcal bullous impetigo in a neonate. | journal=World J Clin Cases | year= 2016 | volume= 4 | issue= 7 | pages= 191-4 | pmid=27458596 | doi=10.12998/wjcc.v4.i7.191 | pmc=4945591 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=27458596  }} </ref>
The follwoing findings on physical examination may suggest impetigo:<ref name="pmid27458596">{{cite journal| author=Duggal SD, Bharara T, Jena PP, Kumar A, Sharma A, Gur R et al.| title=Staphylococcal bullous impetigo in a neonate. | journal=World J Clin Cases | year= 2016 | volume= 4 | issue= 7 | pages= 191-4 | pmid=27458596 | doi=10.12998/wjcc.v4.i7.191 | pmc=4945591 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=27458596 }} </ref><ref name="pmid11929358">{{cite journal| author=Adams BB| title=Dermatologic disorders of the athlete. | journal=Sports Med | year= 2002 | volume= 32 | issue= 5 | pages= 309-21 | pmid=11929358 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=11929358 }} </ref>
*Bullous impetigo
*Bullous impetigo
**Fluid filled [[bullae]]
**Fluid filled [[bullae]]
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**Complete brown crust may be seen after rupture
**Complete brown crust may be seen after rupture
*Ecthyma
*Ecthyma
**Ulcers are punched-out with raised borders
**[[Ulcers]] are punched-out with raised borders
**Brown crust can be seen on the ulcer
**Brown crust can be seen on the [[ulcer]]
 
===General Appearance ===
*Patients with impetigo are usually not in distress
*Patients may appear fatigued
===Vital Signs===
The following vital signs may be noticed in impetigo:
 
*[[Fever]] may be present
*[[Blood pressure]] is normal
*[[Hypotension]]
 
===Abdomen===
*[[Rash]] may be visible on the [[abdomen]]
 
===Trunk and Extremities===
*[[Rash]] may be seen on the trunk or extremities
*Enlarged [[axillary lymph nodes]]
 
===Genitourinary===
The following findings may be found on genitourinary examination of a patient with impetigo:
 
*[[Rash]] on the [[genitals]]
*[[Dysuria]] in case the rash is rash involving the skin around the [[urethra]]
*[[Lymphadenopathy|Inguinal lymphadenopathy]]
 
===Cardiovascular===
*[[Tachycardia]]
 
===Neurological===
There are usually no neurological findings in a patient with impetigo.
 
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
Given below are some exmples of impetigo on various skin locations.
Given below are some exmples of impetigo on various skin locations.
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2], Usama Talib, BSc, MD [3]

Overview

The diagnosis of impetigo is primarily clinical. A thorough physical examination plays an important role in the diagnosis of impetigo along with a detailed history taking.Bullae, papules, pustules or ulcers may be visible depicting various types of impetigo.[1][2]

Physical Examination

The follwoing findings on physical examination may suggest impetigo:[1][3]

  • Bullous impetigo
    • Fluid filled bullae
    • Lesions are flaccid and present as a rim of thin brown crust after rupture
    • Bullous impetigo can usualy be seen on the trunk
  • Non-bullous impetigo
    • Papules
    • Pustules
    • Vesicles
    • Non-bullous impetigo is usually seen on the extremities and face
    • Complete brown crust may be seen after rupture
  • Ecthyma
    • Ulcers are punched-out with raised borders
    • Brown crust can be seen on the ulcer

General Appearance

  • Patients with impetigo are usually not in distress
  • Patients may appear fatigued

Vital Signs

The following vital signs may be noticed in impetigo:

Abdomen

Trunk and Extremities

Genitourinary

The following findings may be found on genitourinary examination of a patient with impetigo:

Cardiovascular

Neurological

There are usually no neurological findings in a patient with impetigo.

Gallery

Given below are some exmples of impetigo on various skin locations.

Skin

Face
Trunk
Extremity
Ear
Genitalia

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Duggal SD, Bharara T, Jena PP, Kumar A, Sharma A, Gur R; et al. (2016). "Staphylococcal bullous impetigo in a neonate". World J Clin Cases. 4 (7): 191–4. doi:10.12998/wjcc.v4.i7.191. PMC 4945591. PMID 27458596.
  2. Cole C, Gazewood J (2007). "Diagnosis and treatment of impetigo". Am Fam Physician. 75 (6): 859–64. PMID 17390597.
  3. Adams BB (2002). "Dermatologic disorders of the athlete". Sports Med. 32 (5): 309–21. PMID 11929358.
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