Impetigo

A common superficial bacterial infection caused by STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS or group A beta-hemolytic streptococci. Characteristics include pustular lesions that rupture and discharge a thin, amber-colored fluid that dries and forms a crust. This condition is commonly located on the face, especially about the mouth and nose.

Also Known As:

Impetigo Contagiosa; Contagiosa, Impetigo; Contagiosas, Impetigo; Impetigo Contagiosas; Impetigos

Infections: 539155
- Infectious Skin Diseases: 46
  - Bacterial Skin Diseases: 20
    - Staphylococcal Skin Infections: 49
      - Impetigo: 549
- Bacterial Infections and Mycoses: 1
  - Bacterial Infections: 25267
    - Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections: 363
      - Staphylococcal Infections: 3344
        Staphylococcal Skin Infections: 49
        Impetigo: 549
      - Streptococcal Infections: 1408
        Impetigo: 549
    - Bacterial Skin Diseases: 20
      - Staphylococcal Skin Infections: 49
        Impetigo: 549
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
- Skin Diseases: 13402
  - Infectious Skin Diseases: 46
    - Bacterial Skin Diseases: 20
      - Staphylococcal Skin Infections: 49
        Impetigo: 549

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