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Impetigo : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Group A streptococcus

Causes Overview Articles

Impetigo
Impetigo is caused by streptococcus(strep) or staphylococcus(staph) bacteria. Methicillin-resistant staph aureus( MRSA) is becoming a common cause.The skin normally has many types of bacteria on it, but intact skin is an effective barrier that kee...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 3, 2008
Impetigo
The first sign of bullous impetigo is a large bump on the skin with a clear, fluid-filled top (a vesicle). The bump develops a scab-like, honey-colored crust.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Impetigo
The first sign of bullous impetigo is a large bump on the skin with a clear, fluid-filled top (called a vesicle). The bump develops a scab-like, honey-colored crust.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Impetigo
Observation of the appearance, location and pattern of sores is the usual method of diagnosis. Fluid from the vesicles can be cultured and examined to identify the causative bacteria.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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