what is impetigo?
2006-11-27 03:33:14 · 4 answers · asked by ame 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
It is a contagious open rash that you usually see in small children. You need a prescription for antibiotics to get rid of it. You also should consider bleaching all that the open wounds have come in contact with. It has to be watched very closely as it will spread by contact.
2006-11-27 03:37:17 · answer #1 · answered by The Y!ABut 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Impetigo is a skin infection, staphylococcal or streptococcal. On the face, it gives rise to crusting and 'sun-burst appearance.' It is contagious and is treated with antibiotics of the penicillin group.
2006-11-27 11:48:25 · answer #2 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Impetigo is skin infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes.
2006-11-27 11:59:01 · answer #3 · answered by chiman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A skin disorder. It's nothing good, but it's treatable.
Google it.
2006-11-27 11:36:59 · answer #4 · answered by mickjam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋