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Impetigo is a superficial skin infection most common among children age 2-6 years (rare among people not in this age group). The infection is prone to people who play close contact sports such as football and wrestling, regardless of age. The name derives from L impetere assail. It is also known as school sores. Causes Impetigo is usually caused by the same streptococci strains as those that cause strep throat. It can also be caused by Staphylococcus infection. Scratching may spread the ...
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- Group A Streptococcal Infections
... OVERVIEW Group A streptococcal infections are caused by group A streptococcus, a bacterium responsible for a variety of health problems. These infections can range from mild skin infection or sore thr...

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