Impetigo classification
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Usama Talib, BSc, MD [2]
Overview
Impetigo can be classified in various ways. It can be classified as bullous, non-bullous and ecthyma. It can also be classified as primary or secondary to a disease or process. Another classification pattern is with respect to the involved pathogen as staphylococcal or streptococcal impetigo. Non-bullous impetigo also known as "impetigo contagiosa" is caused by both Staphylococci and Streptococci and is estimated to make almost 70% of its cases.[1]
Classification
On the Basis of Mode of Infection
- Primary impetigo
- Secondary impetigo
On the Basis of the Type of Lesion
- Bullous impetigo
- Non-bullous impetigo
- Ecthyma
On the Basis of Causative Organism
- Staphylococcal impetigo
- Streptococcal impetigo
References
- ↑ Cole C, Gazewood J (2007). "Diagnosis and treatment of impetigo". Am Fam Physician. 75 (6): 859–64. PMID 17390597.