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Impetigo causes weeping sores, its the 'weeping' that is contagious. Be it via skin to skin contact, a towel or virtually anything. When the sores are fully scabbed they are not contagious, its only the liquid inside the sores that is contagious.
Helmer Homenick
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∙ 6y agoImpetigo causes weeping sores, its the 'weeping' that is contagious. Be it via skin to skin contact, a towel or virtually anything. When the sores are fully scabbed they are not contagious, its only the liquid inside the sores that is contagious.
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Where does impetigo come from originally?
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.
When was impetigo discovered?
when was Impetigo discovered
What is a bacterial skin infection with pustules that rupture and form crusts?
Impetigo :)
Is impetigo spreadable?
Yes, impetigo is spreadable.
What is the pills name that is used for impetigo?
Have no fear, Impetigo is here!! Retapamulin is a common impetigo drug.
What is rule out impetigo?
"Rule out impetigo" means make sure it's not impetigo, a bacterial infection of the skin.
What is empitygo?
Impetigo? - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impetigo
Is there a vaccine fo Impetigo?
Presently, there is no vaccine for Impetigo.
What are the release dates for Impetigo - 1983?
Impetigo - 1983 was released on: USA: 1983
Impetigo scientific name and its meaning?
Impetigo is a bacterial disease often found in children that causes yellow sores. Impetigo comes from the Latin impeteremeaning "to attack".
Can impetigo be transmitted from cats?
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.
What is the ICD-9 code for impetigo?
The ICD-9-CM code for Impetigo is 684.
