Impetigo — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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An 11-year-old has crusted golden lesions around nose and mouth. Most common causative organism?

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Correct answer: C — Staphylococcus aureus

S. aureus is now the predominant causative organism of impetigo in most Australian settings.

Reference: Therapeutic Guidelines – 2024 – Antibiotic: Skin Infections