Understanding Impetigo: Causes and Treatment

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What is another name for impetigo?

Another name for impetigo is infantigo. Group A strep bacteria are very contagious. When group A strep bacteria infect the skin, they cause sores. The bacteria can spread to others if someone touches those sores or comes into contact with fluid from the sores.

What causes impetigo?

Impetigo is caused by staphylococcus or streptococcus bacteria. The bacteria may penetrate the skin if it is scratched or broken due to conditions such as: Impetigo usually affects young children, because the infection spreads easily in places such as schools and childcare centres.

Is impetigo a bacterial infection?

Impetigo is a bacterial infection that affects your skin, causing sores and blisters. It can appear differently depending on the stage of infection and what part of your body it affects. Impetigo is a common contagious skin infection.

What is impetigo (impet eye go)?

Impetigo ( im-pet-eye-go) is an infection of the skin caused by bacteria. It is often called school sores because it is common among school children. Impetigo causes sores on the skin, which are usually itchy. The sores may start out as blisters that burst and become weepy, before being covered with a crust.

What is impetigo & how is it treated?

Impetigo is a common superficial bacterial skin infection characterised by honey-coloured crusts ('school sores'). Treatment and prevention include cleansing the wound.

What does impetigo look like?

There is often superficial peeling on the edge of the sore. Impetigo is usually itchy. Parents sometimes worry about impetigo because it can look quite serious, but it is usually a mild infection that is easy to treat. What causes impetigo? Impetigo is an infection of the skin caused by staphylococcus or streptococcus bacteria.

What Is Impetigo

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Impetigo Information

1. https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Impetigo_school_sores/
2. https://dermnetnz.org/topics/impetigo
3. https://www.health.vic.gov.au/infectious-diseases/impetigo-school-sores