Impetigo

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

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They may drain and crust.

. Impetigo is a bacterial infection that involves the superficial skin. Impetigo is a common infection of the superficial layers of the epidermis that is highly contagious and most commonly caused by gram-positive bacteria. Impetigo im-puh-TIE-go is a common and highly contagious skin infection that mainly affects infants and young children.

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. Around the nose and mouth. Impetigo starts as a reddish sore that ruptures oozes for a few days and then forms a honey-colored crust.

Less commonly there may be large blisters which affect the groin or armpits. It causes skin sores. The lesions are highly contagious and spread easily.

The lesions may be painful or itchy. Itchy blisters containing fluid yellow or tan that seeps out and forms a crust. Impetigo also called pyoderma is a superficial bacterial skin infection that is highly contagious.

Sores mainly occur around the nose and mouth in infants and children. This page focuses on infections caused by S. Keeping the skin clean may help to prevent the spread of impetigo.

As it heals a crusty yellow or honey-colored scab forms over the sore. Impetigo is usually treated with antibiotic cream ointment pills or liquid. The sores may be red and painful and contain fluid called pus.

A rash that spreads. Impetigo is a skin infection caused by staphylococcus aureus bacteria. It usually appears as reddish sores.

The lesions can spread to other parts of the body. On the arms or legs. Impetigo starts as a red itchy sore.

Before applying the medicine soak the area in warm water or apply a wet cloth compress for a few minutes. Impetigo can be bullous or non-bullous. It most often affects exposed skin such as.

Impetigo is an infection that affects the skin. In general impetigo is a mild infection that can occur anywhere on the body. Pyogenes which are also called group A Streptococcus group A strep.

One or more pus-filled blisters that burst easily causing red raw skin. Its caused by bacteria. The face arms and legs.

Then pat dry and gently remove any scabs so the antibiotic can get into the skin. It generally occurs in children and while sores can appear anywhere on the body children tend to get them on their face. Impetigo is a common contagious skin infection.

The most common presentation is yellowish crusts on the face arms or legs. Symptoms of impetigo include. It most commonly presents as erythematous plaques with a yellow crust and may be itchy or painful.

Skin lesions wounds on the lips nose ears arms and legs.

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