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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PreventionYou can prevent impetigo by avoiding contact with others who have impetigo. It also helps if you keep your skin clean, dry, and avoid scraping or injuring your 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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