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Impetigo

Impetigo is a common contagious mild skin infection seen most frequently in children. It is caused by skin bacteria, usually staph (staphylococci) or strep (streptococci). Take a closer look at this disease.

 

Online Medical Reviewer: Louise Akin, RN, BSN
Online Medical Reviewer: Daphne Pierce-Smith, RN, MSN, FNP, CCRC
Last Review Date: 1/13/2009
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