Impetigo Symptoms

Signs and symptoms
... Several types of impetigo exist, with differing signs and symptoms. Impetigo contagiosa The most common is impetigo contagiosa, which usually starts as a red sore on your child''s face, most often aro...

Causes
... The usual cause of impetigo is the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, although another bacterium, Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus), may also cause or contribute to the condi...

Impetigo Prevention

Prevention
... Keeping your child''s skin clean is the best way to keep it healthy. Treat cuts, scrapes, insect bites and other wounds right away to prevent infection. If someone in your family already has impetigo,...

Impetigo Treatment

Complications
... Impetigo isn''t dangerous, but sometimes it may lead to serious complications, including: Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN). This kidney inflammation may develop after a streptococcal infect...

Treatment
... The treatments for impetigo may vary depending on your child''s age, the type of impetigo and the severity of the infection. Treatments include: Hygienic measures. Sometimes your doctor may choose to ...

Impetigo Other

Overview
... If you have children, you''ve probably dealt with an assortment of rashes and skin irritations over the years. One of the most common of these is impetigo — a skin infection that mainly affects ...

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...