Impetigo is a highly contagious disease caused by streptococcus or
staphylococcus bacteria. It causes a superficial skin infection
which appears red with yellow or golden crusts. It is seen
frequently in children on the face, upper trunk, and arms. Note
that the nose is also infected.
Review Date: 10/05/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
