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Skip to main content. Home Infections. Impetigo - school sores. Actions for this page Listen Print. Summary Read the full fact sheet. On this page. Incubation period of impetigo Common symptoms of impetigo Symptoms of severe impetigo infection Diagnosis of impetigo Treatment of impetigo Care of the impetigo infection at home Avoid spreading impetigo Impetigo is dangerous for newborns Where to get help.
Incubation period of impetigo The incubation period is the time between being exposed to the bacteria and the development of signs and symptoms. Common symptoms of impetigo Common symptoms of impetigo include: the skin itches and reddens a collection of blisters forms, commonly around the nose and mouth the blisters pop and weep a yellow, sticky fluid the area develops a raised and wet-looking crust the scab dries and falls off the skin completely heals after a few days.
Symptoms of severe impetigo infection If large areas of the skin are affected, symptoms may also include: fever swollen lymph glands general feeling of unwellness malaise. Diagnosis of impetigo Impetigo may be diagnosed by an experienced clinician on the basis of the appearance of the infection. Treatment of impetigo Impetigo can be treated with prescription antibiotic ointments or creams, which need to be reapplied until the sores have completely healed.
Care of the impetigo infection at home Suggestions for home care include: Wash the sores lesions with an antibacterial or antiseptic soap every eight to 12 hours, soaking off visible crust.
After each wash, pat the lesions dry. Use a clean towel each time. They might prescribe an antiseptic nasal cream to try to clear the bacteria and stop the impetigo coming back. Do not stop using the antibiotic cream or tablets early, even if the impetigo starts to clear up. Impetigo can easily spread to other parts of your body or to other people until it stops being contagious. To help stop impetigo spreading or getting worse while it's still contagious:.
To avoid spreading the infection to other areas of your body and to other people:. Page last reviewed: 18 March Next review due: 18 March Outbreaks may occur in childcare settings. By the time they are adults, most people have been infected with the virus that causes this disease. This infection is spread by direct contact with fluid from the skin blisters, nose and throat discharges including saliva, sputum or nasal mucus , droplets sneezing, coughing and faeces poo. Good personal hygiene is important to prevent spread of the infection to others.
The skin blisters of HFMD are infectious until they become crusty and there is no fluid in the blisters. The virus may also be shed in the faeces for several weeks after the blisters resolve. Very rarely, the virus can affect the lining of the brain or spinal cord, leading to more severe symptoms such as seizures, confusion, unsteadiness, and weakness. Diagnosis is usually made by your doctor based on symptoms. Other tests are not usually required, but occasionally throat or faeces samples may be taken.
HFMD is a mild illness that resolves within a week. There is no specific treatment and usually none is required. Use paracetamol not aspirin as directed for fever and any discomfort. Offer plenty of fluids, but avoid orange juice, which is acidic and may cause pain with mouth ulcers. If a child with HFMD complains of severe headache , if fever persists, of if there are any worrying symptoms, consult your doctor immediately. Good personal hygiene is essential to prevent the spread of HFMD to others, both for those infected and their carers:.
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