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Impetigo is a skin infection caused by bacteria. It is contagious and can be spread from one area of skin to another by scratching, and also from person to person. Impetigo typically affects school-age children, most often during the hot, summer months.
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School sores - impetigo
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Impetigo, or school sores as they are sometimes called, are crusty looking and they are very contagious. Find out what impetigo looks like, how you can get it, what to do if you have got it, and how to avoid catching it from others.
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Aug 2007
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Impetigo
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myDr
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Impetigo is a very contagious skin infection. It is most common in children and infants, and is more likely when children start attending daycare centres or schools.
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Mar 2007
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Impetigo - school sores
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Better Health Channel
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Impetigo (school sores) is a highly contagious skin infection caused by two different bacteria, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus. It is generally harmless, but can be serious for young babies. The infection is characterised by inflamed blisters that pop, weep and form crusts. Treatment options include antibiotic creams and tablets.
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Nov 2006
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School sores (impetigo)
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Impetigo is an infection of the skin. It is often called 'school sores', probably because school age children are usually the most likely to get them, and they can be spread at school. Impetigo is very easily spread, but with care spread can be reduced.
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Dec 2004
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Interventions for impetigo
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Impetigo causes blister-like sores. The sores can fill with pus and form scabs, and scratching can spread the infection. Impetigo is caused by bacteria, is contagious and usually occurs in young children. Treatment options include disinfectant solutions...
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Nov 2002
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Impetigo
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The Children's Hospital at Westmead
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Impetigo is an infection of the skin with bacteria. The main bacteria causing it are strains of staphylococcus aureus (golden staph). Descriptions of what it looks like and how it is treated are given.
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Aug 2000
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