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Impetigo is caused by skin Staph or Strep. Since a 2.5 year old tends to have poor hygiene practices, like picking at sore areas with dirty fingers...
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It is considered contagious until it is clinically improved or gone. If the impetigo area can be covered, it would not be considered contagious since...
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Impetigo is not due to a virus. It is due to a bacteria, either Strep, Staph, or both. This is why it is treated with antibiotics, either topical...
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Diagnosing impetigo is mostly straightforward based on the clinical appearance, though occasionally other conditions may look something like it...
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Impetigo is contagious, mostly from direct contact with someone who has it but sometimes from towels, toys, clothing, or household items. After...
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One potentially serious but rare complication of impetigo caused by Strep bacteria is glomerulonephritis, a condition producing kidney inflammation...
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Because the crusts and blisters of impetigo are superficial, impetigo does not leave scars. Affected skin looks red for a while after the crusts go...
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There are two kinds of impetigo: Non-bullous impetigo: This is the common form, caused by both Staph and Strep bacteria. This form initially...
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Impetigo (pronounced im-puh-TIE-go) is a contagious, superficial infection of the skin caused by staphylococcus (Staph) and streptococcus (Strep)...
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Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection. It can appear anywhere on the body but usually attacks exposed areas. Children tend to get...
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Before making any recommendations, I would really need some additional information about your daughter and the medications she is using. ...It is...
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Impetigo is crusty, red sores on the face.
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Impetigo is not serious and is easy to treat. Mild cases can be handled by gentle cleansing, removing crusts and applying the prescription-strength...
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