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Health Encyclopedia: Ecthyma

Definition

Ecthyma is a skin infection similar, to but more deeply invasive than impetigo.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

The bacterium streptococcus is the most common infectious organism associated with ecthyma. staphylococcus bacteriamay also cause ecthyma. The infection may start at the site of an injury, such as a scratch or insect bite, and is often found on the legs.

An ecthyma may begin with a pus-filled blister, similar to that seen in impetigo. However, the inf...

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