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Intense scratching can cause a secondary skin infection, such as impetigo.
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The prognosis for complete recovery from scabies infestation is excellent. In patients with weak immune systems, the biggest danger is that the areas of skin involved with scabies will become secondarily infected with bacteria.
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The prognosis for complete recovery from scabies infestation is excellent. In patients with weak immune systems, the biggest danger is that the areas of skin involved with scabies will become secondarily infected with bacteria.
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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...
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Impetigo refers to a very localized bacterial infection of the skin. There are two types, bullous and epidemic.Impetigo is a skin infection that tends primarily to afflict children.
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Impetigo refers to a very localized bacterial infection of the skin. There are two types, bullous and epidemic.Impetigo is a contagious bacterial skin infection that mostly affects the area around the nose and mouth.
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Impetigo is a contagious bacterial infection of the skin. It primarily afflicts children and the elderly.
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Cellulitis is a common skin infection caused by bacteria.
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Cellulitis is a spreading bacterial infection just below the skin surface. It is most commonly caused by Streptococcus pyogenes or Staphylococcus aureus.The word"cellulitis" actually means"inflammation of the cells."
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