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Impetigo
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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Health Guide
Impetigo
......thoroughly cleansed with soap and clean water. A mild antibacterial agent may be used, if desired. Impetigo is contagious, so avoid touching the draining (oozing) lesions. Read more »Impetigo
...remove crusts and drainage. Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) The sores of impetigo heal slowly and seldom scar. The cure rate is extremely high, but they often come... Read more »Ecthyma
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