Impetigo

It most often affects exposed skin such as. Impetigo im-puh-TIE-go is a common and highly contagious skin infection that mainly affects infants and young children.

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It generally occurs in children and while sores can appear anywhere on the body children tend to get them on their face.

. It usually appears as reddish sores. Pyogenes which are also called group A Streptococcus group A strep. The most common presentation is yellowish crusts on the face arms or legs.

Bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes infect the outer layers of the skin called the epidermis. Impetigo can be caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus. It causes skin sores.

As it heals a crusty yellow or honey-colored scab forms over the sore. Around the nose and mouth. The lesions can spread to other parts of the body.

This page focuses on infections caused by S. Symptoms of impetigo include. Before applying the medicine soak the area in warm water or apply a wet cloth compress for a few minutes.

Then pat dry and gently remove any scabs so the antibiotic can get into the skin. On the arms or legs. Impetigo is usually treated with antibiotic cream ointment pills or liquid.

The sores may be red and painful and contain fluid called pus. Impetigo is treated with prescription mupirocin antibiotic ointment or cream applied directly to the sores two to three times a day for five to 10 days. Impetigo is an infection that affects the skin.

Impetigo is a skin infection caused by staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Impetigo can be bullous or non-bullous. One or more pus-filled blisters that burst easily causing red raw skin.

Keeping the skin clean may help to prevent the spread of impetigo. Impetigo is a common contagious skin infection. Impetigo starts as a red itchy sore.

It most commonly presents as erythematous plaques with a yellow crust and may be itchy or painful. They may drain and crust. In general impetigo is a mild infection that can occur anywhere on the body.

Skin lesions wounds on the lips nose ears arms and legs. Impetigo also called pyoderma is a superficial bacterial skin infection that is highly contagious. The face arms and legs.

Its caused by bacteria. Less commonly there may be large blisters which affect the groin or armpits. The lesions are highly contagious and spread easily.

Sores mainly occur around the nose and mouth in infants and children. The lesions may be painful or itchy. A rash that spreads.

Itchy blisters containing fluid yellow or tan that seeps out and forms a crust. Impetigo is a bacterial infection that involves the superficial skin. Impetigo starts as a reddish sore that ruptures oozes for a few days and then forms a honey-colored crust.

Impetigo is a common infection of the superficial layers of the epidermis that is highly contagious and most commonly caused by gram-positive bacteria.

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