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Impetigo "Florida Sores"Description:Highly contagious skin infection caused by bacteriaSigns & Symptoms:Small red spots that run into blisters, then scores which crust over. Commonly found on face and hands but sometimes found on the legs and body.
Mode of Transmission:Direct contact with infected sores or contaminated articles.Period of Communicability:From first appearance of sores, until 24 hours after beginning medical treatment.Prevention:Good personal hygiene particularly hand washing. Use Universal Precautions.Implications for School:Exclude from school until treated. All sores must be lightly covered until sores have dried up.
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What is caker sores?
they are little sores in your mouth
Cold sores inside the mouth?
Sores inside the mouth are called canker sores.
Can making out with a person who gets canker sores give you canker sores?
No. I have canker sores and have never kowingly given some one canker sores. Canker sores are not caused by the same thing that causes cold sores and as far as I know they are not contagious. But to be on the safe side avoid kissing this person until their canker sores go away.
Can you use bactroban for cold sores?
Bactroban is not effective for viral cold sores.
How contagious are canker sores?
Canker sores are not infectious.
Can being allergic to nuts cause canker sores?
I get canker sores from nuts. No other reaction but the pesky sores.
Do you get cold sores from the wind?
You don't get cold sores from the wind.
Are cold sores contagoues?
Cold sores are very contagious.
Are canker sores contagious?
Nope. Cold sores are though.
Are cold sores airborne?
Cold sores aren't airborne.
Does polysporin work on cold sores?
Cold sores are caused by a virus, and polysporin is not active against viruses, so it won't work for cold sores.
Do they have cold sores in South America?
They do have cold sores in South America.
