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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.
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.
Nov 30, 2023 · Impetigo is a bacterial infection that affects your skin, causing sores and blisters. It can appear differently depending on the stage of infection and what part of your body it affects....
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 often in...
Apr 19, 2023 · Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this highly contagious bacterial skin infection common in infants and young children.
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.
Impetigo is a common superficial bacterial skin infection characterised by honey-coloured crusts ('school sores'). Treatment and prevention include cleansing the wound.
