Guest guest Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Freddie had something like that last year, as did several other classmates. It was impetigo. Very contagious very pussy and very ugly if not treated. We did the Clorox solution baths and a topical antibiotic. He had it on his face (nose and mouth area) and all around the groin area and buttocks area. Lovely. Did your doctor culture it? Often they don't because treatment for staph related infections can often be the same. Left untreated it can progress to: (From Mayo Clinic) Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN). This kidney inflammation may develop after a streptococcal infection such as strep throat or impetigo. It occurs when antibodies formed as a result of the infection damage the small structures (glomeruli) that filter waste in your kidneys. Although most people recover without any lasting damage, PSGN may lead to chronic kidney failure. Signs and symptoms of PSGN commonly appear about two weeks after an infection. They include facial swelling — especially around the eyes — decreased urination, blood in the urine, high blood pressure, and stiff or painful joints. Most often, PSGN affects children between the ages of 6 and 10 years. Adults who develop PSGN tend to have more serious symptoms than children do and are less likely to make a full recovery. Although antibiotics can cure strep infections, they don't prevent PSGN. Cellulitis. This potentially serious infection affects the tissues underlying your skin and eventually may spread to your lymph nodes and into the bloodstream. Left untreated, cellulitis can quickly become life-threatening. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection. MRSA is a strain of staph bacteria that resists most antibiotics. It can cause serious skin infections that are extremely difficult to treat. The skin infection may start as a red, swollen pimple or boil that drains pus. MRSA may also cause pneumonia and blood infections. nna Mommy to Freddie 7yrs Full Inclusion 1st Grade " We can change the world one classroom at a time " - Gail on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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