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... > Infections > Bacterial Infections and Mycoses > Bacterial Infections > Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections > Streptococcal Infections > Impetigo
... > Infections > Bacterial Infections and Mycoses > Bacterial Infections > Skin Diseases, Bacterial > Staphylococcal Skin Infections > Impetigo
Infections > Skin Diseases, Infectious > Skin Diseases, Bacterial > Staphylococcal Skin Infections > Impetigo
... > Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases > Skin Diseases > Skin Diseases, Infectious > Skin Diseases, Bacterial > Staphylococcal Skin Infections > Impetigo
... > Infections > Bacterial Infections and Mycoses > Bacterial Infections > Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections > Staphylococcal Infections > Staphylococcal Skin Infections > Impetigo

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Impetigo  

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  • Contagiosa, Impetigo
  • Contagiosas, Impetigo
  • Impetigo Contagiosa
  • Impetigo Contagiosas

Note

  • a staph or strep infect of the skin

Scope note

  • A common superficial bacterial infection caused by STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS or group A beta-hemolytic streptococci. Characteristics include pustular lesions that rupture and discharge a thin, amber-colored fluid that dries and forms a crust. This condition is commonly located on the face, especially about the mouth and nose.

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