Impetigo

ICD-10 Code L01

Impetigo

Definition

A contagious bacterial cutaneous infection that affects children and is usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus. It usually presents in the face with honey colored scabs.

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Integumental system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Skin of body Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Cefadroxil may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Cefuroxime may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Mupirocin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)