a very contagious infection of the skin; common in children; localized redness develops into small blisters that gradually crust and erode
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impetigo::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | disease of the skin, skin disease, skin disorder |
Examples of impetigo
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Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection in which the patients have blisters that itch.
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The effect of antibacterial soap on impetigo incidence, Karachi, Pakistan.
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Once your child is exposed to impetigo, it can take two to three days to develop symptoms.
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Isn't there a problem selling snake oil as vitamin tonic and saying that it cures impetigo?
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Most strep A infections cause relatively minor illnesses, such as strep throat or impetigo.
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In rare cases, scarlet fever may develop from a streptococcal skin infection like impetigo.
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Rarely, scarlet fever occurs after the skin infection, impetigo.
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At any rate, it's a good thing for Amy Winehouse that this impetigo junk was nipped in the bud.
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More commonly, the bacteria results in infections such as strep throat or a skin infection called impetigo.
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- A very contagious infection of the skin; common in children; localized redness develops into small blisters that gradually crust and erode
- Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection most common among pre-school children. People who play close contact sports such as rugby, American football and wrestling are also susceptible, regardless of age. Impetigo is not as common in adults. ...
- Impetigo was an Illinois-based hardcore punk, grindcore, and death metal band. They were among the first bands to use clips from films and other media as intros for their songs.
- A contagious bacterial skin disease forming pustules and yellow crusty sores, chiefly on the face and hands. It is common in children and infection is often through cuts or insect bites
- A bacterial skin infection characterized by microscopic pus-filled blisters.
- Contagious skin disease characterized by pustules
- A bacterial, infectious disease in which the skin erupts with sores filled with pus.
- This superficial cutaneous disease, most commonly seen in children, is characterized by crusty lesions, usually located on the face; the lesions typically have vesicles surrounded by a red border. It is the most frequently diagnosed skin infection caused by S. ...
- Inflammation with isolated pustules which become crusty and rupture. Usually around mouth and nostrils. Caused by bacteria.
