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Impetigo

Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection. It has different ways of spreading, but is often spread through touch.

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Can cats cause impetigo?

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Impetigo is a bacteria. Normally healthy skin blocks its entry but any break in the skin allows the bacteria to enter. Cats do not cause impetigo, but they, like any other animal, can carry the bacteria.

Can you get impetigo inside the mouth?

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No, it is most common (for children) to get it where clothing lays. Its on the top lay of the epidermis,

Is there a vaccine for impetigo?

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I'm not sure, I had it once and all that happened was the doctor lanced it(opened it the get rid of the puss) then I had to take some sort of pills for it, I do know that it is deadly though, I should, I had it, lolz, but I have no idea, I need to know though, I'm doing a report on it for school, please post if there is, THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Will bactroban work for impetigo?

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yes. it does help alot.

Where does impetigo come from originally?

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Impetigo comes from staph or strep bacteria in the air. You can catch it if you have any open sores or wounds. The best way to prevent it is to keep clean by washing hands with warm water and soap.

What are the diagnosis codes for impetigo of left eyelid?

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The diagnosis codes of impetigo on the left eyelid will vary depending on the transcription program. A person should check with the doctor's office for the proper code.

What is the accented syllable in the word impetigo?

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Impetigo is accented on the third syllable.

Mild impetigo icd-9 code?

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The ICD-9 code for mild impetigo is 684.

Should impetigo blisters be purpolsy poped?

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No. You will expose a raw layer of skin earlier than it is ready and you run the risk of introducing infection. And it hurts

Does impetigo leave a scar?

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According to doctors, impetigo will rarely leave permanent scarring... but after successful treatment it is common for the previously infected areas of skin to suffer from Hyperpigmentation ( a slight redness or colour change) which can remain for up to 6 - 8 months, these patches wi ll slowly fade over time.

How many people have died from impetigo?

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Although there is no cure, No one has ever died from herpes. Herpes isn't like aids, you can't die from it.
As far as I know of there are no reported deaths related to herpes. The common types of herpes are not life threatening to adults. But it can have cause some complications to babies if they contract it at birth but herpes is rarely passed at birth.

What are some illnesses with similar symptoms to Impetigo?

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Shingles is a viral disease related to chickenpox. It results from reactivation of the lifelong infection with the chickenpox virus.

Chickenpox can cause myocarditis as a complication. There can be secondary bacterial infection of the skin. Rarely there can be viral encephalitis.

Can impetigo be transmitted from cats?

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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.

Who discovered impetigo?

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* First named staphylococcus by Sir Alexander Ogston in 1881 in recognition of the grape-like clusters of bacteria he observed in pus from human abscesses. * Rosenbach described the 2 pigmented colony types of staphylococcus in 1884, naming then S. aureus and S. albus (now known as S. epidermidis). He also showed that S. aureus was responsible for wound infections and furunculosis. * The streptococcus was first described by Billroth (the famous surgeon who introduced the concept of audit) in 1874, Frederick Fehleisen isolated the bacteria in 1883, and was named Streptococcus pyogenes by Rosenbach in 1884. * William Tilbury Fox (1836-1879) wrote a classical description of impetigo contagiosa which appeared in Wilson's Journal. William Wilson (1809-1884) was a self-taught dermatologist, who famously transported Cleopatra's needle at his own expense from Alexandria to the Thames embankment.

How do you treat the first signs of impetigo without going to the doctor?

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Ok first you need to re-open the wound I recommend using a wash cloth and scrubbing it. once the wounds re-opened (you will bleed unfortunately) scrub it vigourously with soap. After scrubbing add benzyol-peroxide (to heal it faster - available over the counter at drug stores) and repeat this once a day for best results.

Is impetigo a harmful disease?

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Impetigo isn't an incredibly harmful or serious disease. It can cause sores on or around the mouth and nose area, but these sores can often go away on their own within a few weeks.

How long is impetigo contagious?

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Impetigo is a skin condition caused by the staph or strep bacteria. Antibiotics are usually necessary to clear this up but improvement can be seen within a few days after beginning the medication. Please consult a health care professional as I'm sure you must be feeling very uncomfortable.

Impetigo is very contagious. Anything that touches the sores has a possibility of transferring the infection to either another person or another part of the body. Children who have impetigo should be carefully monitored to prevent spread of the infection since they are more likely to scratch and be in close contact with others. Usually after 48 hours of an antibiotic treatment it is no longer contagious and a child who has impetigo can go to school (you should ask your doctor this may differ with medication).

What is the difference between impetigo and cellulitis?

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Cellulitis is a diffuseinflammation of connective tissue with severe inflammation of dermal and subcutaneous layers of the skin. Cellulitis can be caused by normal skin flora or by exogenous bacteria, and often occurs where the skin has previously been broken: cracks in the skin, cuts, blisters, burns, insect bites, surgical wounds, or sites of intravenous catheter insertion. Skin on the face or lower legs are most commonly affected by this infection, though cellulitis can occur on any part of the body. The mainstay of therapy remains treatment with appropriate antibiotics. Erysipelas is the term used for a more superficial infection of the dermis and upper subcutaneous layer that presents clinically with a well defined edge. Erysipelas and cellulitis often coexist, so it is often difficult to make a distinction between the two.

What is the medical terminology breakdown of the word impetigo?

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Impetigo is a Latin word derived from impetus. Impet- (meaning 'attack') + -igo (suffix).

Do hamsters cause impetigo?

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Impetigo is caused by certain Streptococcus bacteria. Guinea pigs themselves can get impetigo as a result of this bacteria, so if your guinea pig has impetigo, it could cause impetigo in someone who had a suppressed immune system. Norml handling of guinea pigs won't cause it if one washes ones hands every time after handling the guinea pig or their bedding.

Can I go to work with impetigo?

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If you can cover the affected area, you can work in catering with impetigo without antibiotics. If the affected area can't be covered, you need to stay home until you've been on antibiotics for 24 hours.

Is there a vaccine or cure for impetigo?

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I have had impetigo several times as an adult. It most commonly occurs when I have a cold and I'm blowing my nose often. This seems to cause a cut in the nose area and soon I'll have impetigo. I have also had it on the leg and in the shaving area. The antibiotic cream does not help, only the oral antibiotics, which cause me a concern to take. Are there any remedies to rid my body of this ability to cause impetigo in my system. Is this a immunity problem? A vitamin deficiency?