Observation of the appearance, location and pattern of sores is the usual method of diagnosis. Fluid from the vesicles can be cultured and examined to identify the causative bacteria.
when was Impetigo discovered
Impetigo :)
Yes, impetigo is spreadable.
Have no fear, Impetigo is here!! Retapamulin is a common impetigo drug.
"Rule out impetigo" means make sure it's not impetigo, a bacterial infection of the skin.
Impetigo? - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impetigo
Presently, there is no vaccine for Impetigo.
I remember being diagnosed with it when I was a kid...my face was swollen like a balloon. My ear swelled, it seemed twice its size. I can't recall symptoms, but I do recall not wanted to go to school.
Impetigo - 1983 was released on: USA: 1983
Impetigo is a bacterial disease often found in children that causes yellow sores. Impetigo comes from the Latin impeteremeaning "to attack".
Impetigo is a bacterial infection that does not have the ability to be tranmitted from cats to humans. A person suffering from impetigo should visit their doctor for immediate treatment.
The ICD-9-CM code for Impetigo is 684.