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How Long Does Impetigo Last?
When To Call A Professional
If you think you or your child might have impetigo, contact a doctor, especially if either of you has been exposed to someone else with the condition. If impetigo is not treated, it can spread rapidly.
If you or your child is being treated for impetigo, contact the doctor if a fever develops or if an area becomes enlarged or red.
Prognosis
Impetigo should heal without scarring, as long as the child doesn't pick the bumps and blisters. Infants are more likely...
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Impetigo
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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 »
Ecthyma
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Ecthyma is a skin infection similar to impetigo. It is often called "deep impetigo" because it occurs deep inside the skin.Causes, incidence, and... Read more »
Proctitis: streptococcal
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