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Impetigo

Also called: school sores
A highly contagious skin infection that causes red sores on the face.
  • Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
  • Treatable by a medical professional
  • Spreads by skin-to-skin contact
  • Requires a medical diagnosis
  • Lab tests or imaging rarely required
Impetigo mainly affects infants and children.
The main symptom is red sores that form around the nose and mouth. The sores rupture, ooze for a few days, then form a yellow-brown crust.
Antibiotics shorten the infection and can help prevent spread to others.
Very common: More than 3 million US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
Impetigo (im-puh-TIE-go) is a common and highly contagious skin infection that mainly affects infants and young children. It usually appears as reddish ...
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