Impetigo
Page last updated on 10/08/24.
What is it?
Impetigo is a skin infection caused by the same type of bacteria that cause strep throat, scarlet fever, and pneumonia. It spreads easily from person-to-person. It is most common in young children. You need medicine from a doctor to treat impetigo. For more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Impetigo webpage.
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Got Impetigo? It' time to go to the doctor: English
Suggested message:
- Do you have red, itchy sores on your skin? If so, you should see a doctor because it might be Impetigo. To learn more, visit the Impetigo webpage at www.cdc.gov.
Say "no" to spreading Impetigo: English
Suggested message:
- It’s best to visit your doctor if you have Impetigo. Your doctor will prescribe you medicine to prevent Impetigo germs from spreading to others. To learn more, visit the Impetigo webpage at www.cdc.gov.
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