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Impetigo: a brief overview

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December 9, 2022

CPD credits

Accreditation Number : CAP2212OTCBG

Group 1 : 0.5 CPD credits

Group 2 : 1 CPD credits

This activity has been accredited for 0.5 hours of Group 1 CPD (or 0.5 CPD credits) suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist's CPD plan, which can be converted to 0.5 hours of Group 2 CPD (or 1 CPD credits) upon successful completion of relevant assessment activities.

Case Scenario

Patrick, 4 years old, has a rash around his nose and mouth. You recognise the honeycoloured crust as a typical presentation for impetigo. Patrick has no other symptoms, other medicines or medical conditions. Impetigo requires antibiotic treatment, so you refer his mother to their medical practitioner for confirmation and a prescription for treatment.

Learning objectives

After reading this article, pharmacists should be able to:

Describe the signs and symptoms of impetigo
Discuss the risk factors for developing impetigo
Explain the management approach for impetigo
Discuss the medicines used for treatment of impetigo

Competency (2016) standards addressed: 1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5

Accreditation number: CAP2212OTCBG

Accreditation expiry: 30/11/2025

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Learn more at the PSA Annual Therapeutic Update

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Is ‘cocooning’ still advised?

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Is it OK to rely on blood tests I access from MHR or that the prescriber sends to the pharmacy?

What happens if someone does not collect their prescription within 48 hours of the pathology blood test?

Is other monitoring required?

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What will the training look like?

Improving healthcare access

Learn more at the PSA Annual Therapeutic Update

What are the symptoms and who should get tested?

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Is ‘cocooning’ still advised?

How can pharmacists engage patients in conversations about vaccination?

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When is a biologic appropriate?

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What happens if someone does not collect their prescription within 48 hours of the pathology blood test?

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