Open AccessDo Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns Matter? An Algorithm for the Treatment of Patients With Impetigo
Author(s) -
Lawrence A. Schachner,
Anneke Andriessen,
Latanya Benjamin,
Cristina Claro,
Lawrence F. Eichenfield,
Susanna Esposito,
Linda M. Keller,
Leon Kircik,
Pearl Kwong,
Catherine McCuaig
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of drugs in dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 62
ISSN - 1545-9616
DOI - 10.36849/jdd.5745
Subject(s) - medicine , impetigo , algorithm , antimicrobial , scroll , dermatology , microbiology and biotechnology , theology , biology , philosophy , computer science
Impetigo, a highly contagious bacterial skin infection commonly occurring in young children, but adults may also be affected. The superficial skin infection is mainly caused by Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and less frequently by Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes). Antimicrobial resistance has become a worldwide concern and needs to be addressed when selecting treatment for impetigo patients. An evidence-based impetigo treatment algorithm was developed to address the treatment of impetigo for pediatric and adult populations.