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    Im·pe·ti·go
    /ˌimpəˈtēɡō/

    noun

    • 1. a contagious bacterial skin infection forming pustules and yellow crusty sores.
  2. Apr 19, 2023 · Impetigo (im-puh-TIE-go) is a common and highly contagious skin infection that mainly affects infants and young children. It usually appears as reddish sores on the face, especially around the nose and mouth and on the hands and feet.

  3. Nov 30, 2023 · Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection and most commonly affects young children, although anyone can get it if infected.

  4. Oct 31, 2023 · Impetigo is a common bacterial skin infection that spreads easily. It causes itchy sores or blisters to form on exposed skin, commonly around the nose or mouth. Impetigo is seen most...

  5. Mar 1, 2024 · Impetigo is a skin infection that starts as a red, itchy sore. In general, impetigo is a mild infection that can occur anywhere on the body. Healthcare providers treat impetigo with antibiotics.

  6. Mar 22, 2024 · Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection that typically causes honey-colored, crusted lesions in children. View pictures of impetigo to identify symptoms, and find out how it's diagnosed and treated.

  7. Apr 19, 2023 · Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this highly contagious bacterial skin infection common in infants and young children.

  8. Feb 7, 2023 · Impetigo (pronounced “im-peh-TIE-go”) is an itchy, sometimes painful, skin infection. When your child gets a cut, bite or scratch that opens their skin, bacteria can enter and cause a bacterial infection. But impetigo can infect skin even if it’s not broken or punctured.

  9. www.webmd.com › skin-problems-and-treatments › understanding-impetigo-symptomsUnderstanding Impetigo -- Symptoms - WebMD

    Apr 30, 2023 · An impetigo infection needs prompt medical attention. Small, pus-filled sores form, with a dark brown crust. This indicates ecthyma, a deeper form of skin infection that penetrates into the skin.

  10. Starts with one or more sores, which are often itchy. The sores quickly burst, and the skin can be red or raw where the sores have broken open. Glands near the sores may feel swollen. Crusts, usually honey-colored, form. The skin heals without scarring, unless scratching cuts deep into the skin.

  11. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › health › conditions-and-diseasesImpetigo | Johns Hopkins Medicine

    What is impetigo? Impetigo is an infection of the skin. When it affects just the surface, it’s called superficial impetigo. Impetigo can also affect deeper parts of the skin. This is called ecthyma. It may occur on healthy skin. Or it may occur where the skin was injured by a cut, scrape, or insect bite.

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