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Impetigo 101, According To An HRHCare Expert Impetigo 101, According To An HRHCare Expert
Impetigo 101, According To An Hrhcare Expert No one likes a skin infection. Though you may not have heard of it, impetigo is a very contagious bacterial skin infection that is pretty common, especially in children. Impetigo is even sometimes called the “school disease,” as it can quickly spread from child to child in a classroom. So, let’s dive into everything you need to know to stay impetigo free! What is impetigo? Impetigo is a bacterial infection on the outer layers of skin – most commonly on the face, arms and legs. Children and infants are the most likely to get this infection, with impetigo accounting for about 10 percent of …

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