Impetigo
noun
A skin infection that causes red sores.
My brother had impetigo so he couldn't go to school until it cleared up.
Often appears as...
- bullous impetigo
- nonbullous impetigo
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A skin infection that causes red sores.
My brother had impetigo so he couldn't go to school until it cleared up.
Often appears as...
- bullous impetigo
- nonbullous impetigo
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Highly Contagious
Impetigo spreads easy through skin contact and touching infected objects, so it's mentioned in health warnings.
Keep personal items separate to avoid spreading impetigo.
Pro Tip 2/3Treatment Importance
Understanding impetigo involves knowing it requires medical treatment to prevent complications.
The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the impetigo.
Pro Tip 3/3Skin Condition
Impetigo refers specifically to a superficial skin condition, distinguishing it from internal infections.
Impetigo made his skin itchy and red.
Pro Tip 1/3Highly Contagious
Impetigo spreads easy through skin contact and touching infected objects, so it's mentioned in health warnings.
Keep personal items separate to avoid spreading impetigo.
Pro Tip 2/3Treatment Importance
Understanding impetigo involves knowing it requires medical treatment to prevent complications.
The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the impetigo.
Pro Tip 3/3Skin Condition
Impetigo refers specifically to a superficial skin condition, distinguishing it from internal infections.
Impetigo made his skin itchy and red.
Pro Tip 1/3Highly Contagious
Impetigo spreads easy through skin contact and touching infected objects, so it's mentioned in health warnings.
Keep personal items separate to avoid spreading impetigo.
Pro Tip 2/3Treatment Importance
Understanding impetigo involves knowing it requires medical treatment to prevent complications.
The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the impetigo.
Pro Tip 3/3Skin Condition
Impetigo refers specifically to a superficial skin condition, distinguishing it from internal infections.
Impetigo made his skin itchy and red.
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