Impetigo (cont.)
Medical Author:
John S Lee, MD
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Jeter (Jay) Pritchard Taylor III, MD
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Impetigo CausesTwo main types of bacteria cause impetigo: streptococcal and staphylococcal organisms. Both are commonly found in the environment and on the surface of most people’s skin. Viewer Comments & ReviewsImpetigo - Length Symptoms LastedThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:How long did the symptoms of your impetigo last? Was there anything in particular that helped with pain/symptom relief? Impetigo - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What symptoms did you experience with impetigo? |
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Impetigo is a highly contagious gram-positive bacterial infection of the superficial layers of the epidermis.
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