Meer inligting ― Afrikaans

Impetigo, die mees algemene bakteriële velinfeksie by kinders van twee tot vyf jaar oud, kom in twee hoofsoorte voor: nie‑bulleus (70 % van die gevalle) en bulleus (30 % van die gevalle). Nie‑bulleuse impetigo word tipies veroorsaak deur Staphylococcus aureus of Streptococcus pyogenes. Dit word herken aan heuningkleurige korsies op die gesig en ledemate en teiken hoofsaaklik die vel; dit kan insekbyt, ekseem of herpetiese letsels besmet. Bulleuse impetigo, wat uitsluitlik deur S. aureus veroorsaak word, lei tot groot, slap bullae en affekteer dikwels areas waar die vel saam vryf. Albei tipes verdwyn gewoonlik binne twee tot drie weke sonder littekens, en komplikasies is skaars, met post‑streptokokkale glomerulonefritis as die ernstigste. Behandeling behels topiese antibiotika (mupirocin, retapamulin, fusidic acid). Orale antibiotika kan nodig wees vir impetigo met groot bullae of wanneer topiese behandeling nie haalbaar is nie. Alhoewel verskeie orale antibiotika (amoxicillin/clavulanate, dicloxacillin, cephalexin, clindamycin, doxycycline, minocycline, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, macrolides) beskikbaar is, is penicilline nie effektief nie. Topiese ontsmettingsmiddels is nie so goed soos antibiotika nie en moet vermy word. Fusidic acid, mupirocin en retapamulin is effektief teen methicillin‑gevoelige S. aureus en streptokokkale infeksies. Clindamycin is nuttig vir vermoedelike methicillin‑resistente S. aureus (MRSA) infeksies. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole werk teen methicillin‑resistente S. aureus, maar is nie voldoende vir streptokokkale infeksies nie.
Impetigo, the most common bacterial skin infection in children aged two to five, comes in two main types: nonbullous (70% of cases) and bullous (30% of cases). Nonbullous impetigo is typically caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. It's recognized by honey-colored crusts on the face and limbs and mainly targets the skin or can infect insect bites, eczema, or herpetic lesions. Bullous impetigo, caused solely by S. aureus, leads to large, flaccid bullae and often affects areas where skin rubs together. Both types usually clear up within two to three weeks without scarring, and complications are rare, with poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis being the most severe. Treatment involves topical antibiotics (mupirocin, retapamulin, fusidic acid). Oral antibiotics might be necessary for impetigo with large bullae or when topical treatment isn't feasible. While several oral antibiotics (amoxicillin/clavulanate, dicloxacillin, cephalexin, clindamycin, doxycycline, minocycline, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, macrolides) are options, penicillin isn't effective. Topical disinfectants aren't as good as antibiotics and should be avoided. Fusidic acid, mupirocin, retapamulin are effective against methicillin-susceptible S. aureus and streptococcal infections. Clindamycin is useful for suspected methicillin-resistant S. aureus infections. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole works against methicillin-resistant S. aureus, but isn't enough for streptococcal infection.

Impetigo is 'n algemene velinfeksie wat deur sekere bakterieë veroorsaak word en maklik deur kontak versprei word. Dit verskyn gewoonlik as rooi kolle bedek met 'n gelerige kors en kan jeuk of pyn veroorsaak. Hierdie infeksie is die algemeenste by kinders wat in warm, vogtige gebiede woon. Dit kan as blase of sonder blase verskyn. Alhoewel dit dikwels die gesig affekteer, kan dit oral voorkom waar daar 'n breuk in die vel is. Die diagnose is hoofsaaklik gebaseer op simptome en die voorkoms. Behandeling sluit gewoonlik antibiotika, beide topies en mondelings, saam met simptoombestuur in.
Impetigo is a common infection of the superficial layers of the epidermis that is highly contagious and most commonly caused by gram-positive bacteria. It most commonly presents as erythematous plaques with a yellow crust and may be itchy or painful. The lesions are highly contagious and spread easily. Impetigo is a disease of children who reside in hot humid climates. The infection may be bullous or nonbullous. The infection typically affects the face but can also occur in any other part of the body that has an abrasion, laceration, insect bite or other trauma. Diagnosis is typically based on the symptoms and clinical manifestations alone. Treatment involves topical and oral antibiotics and symptomatic care.