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==Overview==
==Overview==
The diagnosis of impetigo is mostly clinical. A thorough physical examination plays an important role in the diagnosis 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>
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.<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>

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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.[1][2]

Physical Examination

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

  • Bullous impetigo
    • Fluid filled bullae
    • Bullae are flaccid and a thin brown crust is visible after they 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
    • Brown crust may be seen after rupture
  • Ecthyma
    • Ulcers are punched-out with raised borders
    • Brown crust can be seen on the ulcer

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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. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 3.27 3.28 3.29 3.30 3.31 3.32 3.33 3.34 3.35 3.36 3.37 3.38 3.39 3.40 3.41 3.42 3.43 3.44 3.45 3.46 3.47 3.48 3.49 3.50 3.51 3.52 3.53 3.54 3.55 3.56 3.57 3.58 3.59 3.60 3.61 3.62 3.63 3.64 3.65 3.66 3.67 3.68 3.69 3.70 3.71 3.72 3.73 3.74 3.75 3.76 3.77 "Dermatology Atlas".
  4. ↑ "Public Health Image Library (PHIL)".

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