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Diseases [C] » Infections [C01] » Bacterial Infections and Mycoses » Bacterial Infections » Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections » Staphylococcal Infections » Staphylococcal Skin Infections » Impetigo
Diseases [C] » Infections [C01] » Bacterial Infections and Mycoses » Bacterial Infections » Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections » Streptococcal Infections » Impetigo
Diseases [C] » Infections [C01] » Bacterial Infections and Mycoses » Bacterial Infections » Skin Diseases, Bacterial » Staphylococcal Skin Infections » Impetigo
Diseases [C] » Infections [C01] » Skin Diseases, Infectious » Skin Diseases, Bacterial » Staphylococcal Skin Infections » Impetigo
Diseases [C] » Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases [C17] » Skin Diseases » Skin Diseases, Infectious » Skin Diseases, Bacterial » Staphylococcal Skin Infections » Impetigo
Description
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. MeSH
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