Impetigo - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBApr 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.
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WEBMay 13, 2022 · Impetigo is a contagious, superficial bacterial infection observed most frequently in children ages two to five years, although older children and adults may also be affected.
Impetigo - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBJul 31, 2023 · Impetigo is a common infection of the superficial layers of the epidermis that is highly contagious and most commonly caused by gram-positive bacteria. It most commonly presents as erythematous plaques with a …
Impetigo: Diagnosis and Treatment | AAFP
WEBAug 15, 2014 · Impetigo is the most common bacterial skin infection in children two to five years of age. There are two principal types: nonbullous (70% of cases) and bullous (30% of cases).
Impetigo - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBApr 19, 2023 · Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this highly contagious bacterial skin infection common in infants and young children.
About Impetigo | Group A Strep | CDC - Centers for Disease …
WEBMar 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: Diagnosis and treatment - American Academy of …
WEBMar 11, 2021 · Dermatologists recommend treating impetigo. It can help cure the impetigo and prevent others from getting this highly contagious skin infection. With treatment, impetigo is usually no longer contagious within 24 to 48 hours. Without treatment, impetigo often clears on its own in two to four weeks.
Impetigo (school sores, skin infections): Images, Causes, and
WEBImpetigo is a common superficial bacterial skin infection characterised by honey-coloured crusts ('school sores'). Treatment and prevention include cleansing the wound.
Impetigo: Symptoms, Causes, Complications, and Treatments
WEBOct 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...
Impetigo, Contagious Skin Infection: Causes, Treatment
WEBImpetigo (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.