In:
Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, MRE Press, Vol. 29, No. 4 ( 2005-07-01), p. 341-345
Abstract:
Impetigo is the most common skin infection in children. The face, especially the perioral region, is one of the most frequently involved areas. Impetigo is a disease that interests the pediatric dentist, as it poses significant problems in its differential diagnosis from other conditions. Sixteen otherwise healthy children were examined suffering from facial and perioral impetigo. The typical clinical appearance was scattered, painless, slightly pruritic erosions covered by "honey-colored" crusts. In 4 children impetigo was localized in the facial and perioral area, whereas in all other cases lesions were diffused in perioral area and several regions throughout the body. Four children exhibited neck lymphadenopathy and one had mild fever. The treatment of impetigo included the application of topical measures with the systemic antibiotic chemotherapy.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1053-4628
,
1557-5268
DOI:
10.17796/jcpd.29.4.t007uq062040k507
Language:
English
Publisher:
MRE Press
Publication Date:
2005
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2109214-X
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