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Can Gym Class Cause Impetigo?
What Is It?
Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection, usually caused by Group A streptococcus or Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Impetigo is most common in children. However, it sometimes occurs in adults who have other itchy skin conditions, such as eczema. Other conditions that increase your risk of developing impetigo include chickenpox, reactions to insect bites, burns of the skin and diabetes.
Impetigo usually appears around the nose and mouth. However, it can develop...
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Impetigo
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Impetigo is a superficial skin infection that occurs in nonbullous and bullous (elevated lesions) forms.Beta-hemolytic streptococcus usually produces... Read more »
Impetigo
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Impetigo is a common skin infection.Causes, incidence, and risk factorsImpetigo is caused by streptococcus (strep) or staphylococcus (staph)... Read more »
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