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How can impetigo cause disease?
Impetigo can cause other diseases by weakening the immune system, allowing other forms of bacteria and viruses to enter the body.
Can cats cause impetigo?
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.
Do hamsters cause impetigo?
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 bed wetting cause impetigo?
Yes it can.
Can chocolate or too many sweets cause impetigo in young children?
Chocolate and sweets do not cause impetigo, only direct contact with an infected person or their belongings.
Which skin diseases can be treated with antiviral agents?
the answers are ringworm, acne vulgaris, impetigo, shingles
Examples of communicable diseases?
Communicable diseases are diseases that pass from one human to another or from an animal to a human. Examples include impetigo, chicken pox, flu, tuberculosis and MRSA.
What diseases slowly cause blindness?
Common diseases that cause blindness are onchocerciasis, syphilis, diabetes, glaucoma, trachoma. Many other less common diseases may cause blindness.
Is impetigo a form of herpes?
No, Impetigo is a bacterial infection usually affecting children, however may also affect adults. Impetigo can be cured and treated with antibacterial ointments. Herpes is a viral infection. There is currently no cure for herpes.
Can impetigo be in your throat?
Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection primarily affecting the outer layer of the skin, commonly around the face and limbs. It is caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. While impetigo itself does not occur in the throat, the bacteria that cause impetigo can lead to other infections, such as strep throat. If you suspect throat symptoms alongside skin lesions, it's essential to consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis.
What diseases does coccus bacteria cause?
Diseases caused by cocci bacteria are many. Here are a few: Neisseria gonorrhoeae: gonorrhea, meningitis. Staphylococcus aureus: skin boils, toxic shock syndrome, impetigo, food poisoning. Staphylococcus epidermidis: skin lesions. Streptococcus mutans: dental caries, endocarditis. Streptococcus pneumoniae: pneumonia, otitis media, sinusitis. Streptococcus pyogenes: pharyngitis, impetigo, scarlet fever, rheumatic fever, or puerperal fever.
Can strep throat spread to other parts of the body?
Yes. It can cause scarlet fever, impetigo, acute necrotising fasciitis, toxic shock syndrome and septicemia.
