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Impetigo primary prevention
Introduction
Overview
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
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
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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