title: Impetigo: treatment and management.
abstract: Impetigo is the third most common skin disease in children. It is highly infectious and can be transmitted through direct and indirect contact. This article discusses the types of impetigo, its cause, diagnosis and management, and highlights additional guidance and resources that can support practice.
authors.forename: Lawton
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Sandra
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007169:Impetigo / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents