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What Causes Impetigo?
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Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection, usually caused by Group A streptococcus or Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Impetigo is most common in children. However, it sometimes occurs in adults who have other itchy skin conditions, such as eczema. Other conditions that increase your risk of developing impetigo include chickenpox, reactions to insect bites, burns of the skin and diabetes.
Impetigo usually appears around the nose and mouth. However, it can develop...
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Impetigo
Impetigo is a skin infection most often seen in children between the ages of 2 and 6 years old. However, it can occur at any age. In adults... Read more »
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Impetigo
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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 »
Scabies
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sarcoptes scabieiTreatmentPrescription medicated creams are commonly used to treat scabies infections. The most commonly used cream is permethrin 5%.... Read more »
Proctitis: streptococcal
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Perianal streptococcal cellulitis is an inflammation of the anus and rectum caused by Streptococcus bacteria.Alternative NamesStreptococcal... Read more »
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