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Impetigo (cont.)

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Doctors can distinguish an impetigo rash by looking at it. No lab tests are required.



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Impetigo - Length Symptoms Lasted

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Impetigo is a highly contagious gram-positive bacterial infection of the superficial layers of the epidermis.

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