Impetigo

A common superficial bacterial infection caused by STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS or group A beta-hemolytic streptococci. Characteristics include pustular lesions that rupture and discharge a thin, amber-colored fluid that dries and forms a crust. This condition is commonly located on the face, especially about the mouth and nose.

Also Known As:

Impetigo Contagiosa; Contagiosa, Impetigo; Contagiosas, Impetigo; Impetigo Contagiosas; Impetigos

Infections: 526564
- Infectious Skin Diseases: 45
  - Bacterial Skin Diseases: 20
    - Staphylococcal Skin Infections: 47
      - Impetigo: 538
- Bacterial Infections and Mycoses: 1
  - Bacterial Infections: 24368
    - Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections: 348
      - Staphylococcal Infections: 3302
        Staphylococcal Skin Infections: 47
        Impetigo: 538
      - Streptococcal Infections: 1396
        Impetigo: 538
    - Bacterial Skin Diseases: 20
      - Staphylococcal Skin Infections: 47
        Impetigo: 538
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
- Skin Diseases: 13127
  - Infectious Skin Diseases: 45
    - Bacterial Skin Diseases: 20
      - Staphylococcal Skin Infections: 47
        Impetigo: 538

J M van Raaij Selected Research

J M van Raaij Research Topics

Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)