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Impetigo: What You Need To Know About The "School Disease" Impetigo: What You Need To Know About The "School Disease"
Impetigo: What You Need To Know About The "School Disease" Impetigo is a common bacterial skin infection that mostly affects children, though anyone can get it through contact with someone who is infected. The name stems from impetere, meaning “to attack” in Latin, as it is one of the most contagious skin infections that exists today. While impetigo usually isn’t too serious, it can lead to complications if left untreated. Let’s go through everything you need to know about impetigo, including its causes, symptoms, and how to treat it. Causes of Impetigo Impetigo is a bacterial infection on the outer layers of the skin, usually affecting the face,…

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