Impetigo primary prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Usama Talib, BSc, MD [2]

Overview

Primary prevention of impetigo involves various aspect of ensuring hygiene including avoiding prolonged exposure to unhygenic environment, handwashing and regular bathing. Handwashing alone can decrease the incidence of impetigo by 34%.^[1]

Primary Prevention

Some techniques for primary prevention of impetigo include:^[1]

Handwashing
Regular bathing
Proper hygiene
Avoiding contact with affected individuals
Throrough cleansing of injury site
Prevention of malnutrition
Control of blood sugar levels
Treatment of immunodeficiency
Wound care specially for open wounds

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Luby SP, Agboatwalla M, Feikin DR, Painter J, Billhimer W, Altaf A; et al. (2005). “Effect of handwashing on child health: a randomised controlled trial”. Lancet. 366 (9481): 225–33. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(05)66912-7. PMID 16023513. Review in: Evid Based Med. 2006 Jun;11(3):88

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[pmid16023513-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Luby SP, Agboatwalla M, Feikin DR, Painter J, Billhimer W, Altaf A; et al. (2005). “Effect of handwashing on child health: a randomised controlled trial”. Lancet. 366 (9481): 225–33. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(05)66912-7. PMID 16023513. Review in: Evid Based Med. 2006 Jun;11(3):88

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