Impetigo (sometimes impetaigo) is a superficial bacterial skin infection most common among 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. It is also highly contagious. The name derives from the Latin impetere ("assail"). It is also known as school sores.
It is primarily caused by Staphylococcus aureus, and sometimes ...
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Impetigo (sometimes impetaigo) is a superficial bacterial skin infection most common among 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. It is also highly contagious. The name derives from the Latin impetere ("assail"). It is also known as school sores.
It is primarily caused by Staphylococcus aureus, and sometimes by Streptococcus pyogenes. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, both bullous and nonbullous are primarily caused by Staphylococcus aureus, with Streptococcus also commonly being involved in the nonbullous form."
Impetigo generally appears as honey-colored scabs formed from dried serum, and is often found on the arms, legs, or face.
The infection is spread by direct contact with lesions or with nasal carriers. The incubation period is 1–3 days. Dried streptococci in the air are not infectious to intact skin. Scratching may...
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