Impetigo: Sores on the Upper LipIllustration copyright 2000 by
Nucleus Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.
http://www.nucleusinc.com Impetigo is a bacterial skin
infection that is caused by strep or staph bacteria. The infection often begins when bacteria that
normally can be present on the skin enter a small cut or scratch. Symptoms of impetigo include yellow, crusty, oozing blisters or
sores. The sores can appear anywhere on the body. Scratching the
blisters may spread impetigo to other parts of the body. Impetigo is more
common in children than adults. Impetigo is treated with
antibiotics. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerSusan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerJohn Pope, MD - Pediatrics Current as of:
May 4, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
Susan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & John Pope, MD - Pediatrics |
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