Correct Answer - C Ans. C. Topical gentamycin [Ref IADVL 3rd | Dermatology

Correct Answer - C
Ans. C. Topical gentamycin
[Ref IADVL 3rd/e p. 235]
* "Topical use of gentamycin should be avoided as gentamycin
resistance can develop and it can be transferred between different
species and strains of staphylococcus."
Treatment of impetigo
* Impetigo contagiosum
- Localized 4 Topical antibiotics like fusidic acid or mupirocin
- Extensive - Systemic antibiotics (erythromycin group to cover
staphylococcus and streptococcus).
- If response is poor, oxacillin-Clavulanic acid or cephalexin can be
tried.
Bullous Impetigo
* Localized→ Topical fusidic acid or mupirocin
* Extensive 4 Systemic antistaphylococcal antibiotics (flucloxacillin,
amoxicillin- clavulanic acid, methicillin or erythromycin)
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