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The Impetigo Disease
Beta-hemolytic streptococcus usually produces nonbullous impetigo. Coagulase-positive staphylococcus aureus usually causes bullous impetigo.
Impetigo is a skin infection seen in all age groups, but it is most common among children. Impetigo is caused by common bacteria, and it often starts as a minor scratch. It is more prevalent during warm weather, particularly among children who live in...
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Impetigo
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Impetigo is a common skin infection.Causes, incidence, and risk factorsImpetigo is caused by streptococcus (strep) or staphylococcus (staph)... Read more »
Impetigo
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What Is It? Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection, usually caused by Group A streptococcus or Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.... Read more »
Chronic granulomatous disease
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Chronic granulomatous disease is an inherited disorder in which immune system cells called phagocytes do not function properly. This leads to ongoing... Read more »
Ecthyma
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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 »
Cellulitis
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Cellulitis is a diffuse, spreading skin infection.Cellulitis is a skin infection that sometimes accompanies damage to the skin, poor circulation, or... Read more »
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