Impetigo (cont.)
Medical Author:
John S Lee, MD
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
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Jeter (Jay) Pritchard Taylor III, MD
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When to Seek Medical CareAs soon as you notice a reddish, weeping, or blistery rash, call your doctor. Treating the rash with antibiotics will help the infection go away faster and also will prevent spread to others. The itching that often comes with the impetigo rash sometimes provides an added incentive to get the rash treated quickly. Emergency treatment is rarely needed. 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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