my 8 month old developed what was diagnosed as impetigo on her bottom/after using fuciden cream it cleared apart from one spot which quickly became swollen and developed into a deep abcess after a few days.she was admitted to hospital and was unwell with a high fever.after 4 days they brought her in for surgery and drained the abcess. they took a swab and it tested positive for mrsa.they gave her antibiotics to combat this for 24 hrs. since surgery she has been well apart from a lot of wind .its nearly 3 weeks since surgery and the wind is no better.also today i have noticed a couple of the same impetigo like spots on her bottom again.should i be concerned.i ave made an app with my gp for tomorrow.
Hello, welcome to Chat Doctor, Impetigo is an acute highly contagious disease affecting superficial layers of the epidermis, and it is caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Group A beta hemolytic streptococci. Treatment of impetigo involves1. Local wound care with chlorhexidine or sodium hypochlorite will prevent the transmission of impetigo.2. Topical antibiotics cream like TB act Ointment.3. Oral antibiotics covering both Staphylococcus aureus and Group A beta hemolytic streptococci. Thank you.