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Health Encyclopedia: Impetigo
Impetigo is a skin disorder caused by bacterial infection and characterized by crusting
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Impetigo is a common skin infection. It is most common in children, particularly children in unhealthy living conditions. In adults, it may follow other skin disorders. Impetigo may follow a recent upper respiratory infection such as a cold or other viral infection. It is similar to
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