Impetigo

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.

* 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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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?

Yes, but you need to see a doctor for the right medications and cream. Often, both an oral antibiotic as well as a cream are prescribed.

Yes, pimples can surface on all parts of the body.

Impetigo is a skin infection. It produces sores or blisters, usually on the face, neck, and hands.

A bacterial infection of the skin that often occurs in childrens. Charachterized by clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria. It si exteremely contagious.

Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection that is typically treated with topical or oral antibiotics, rather than cortisone. Corticosteroids like cortisone can reduce inflammation but do not address the underlying bacterial infection. Using cortisone on impetigo could potentially worsen the infection or delay healing. It's important to consult a healthcare professional for appropriate treatment.

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Staphlococcus causes Impetigo. It is a bacteria found on the skin which can cause many problems the most common being skin infections. It normally finds its way into your body via a wound eg. scratch or cut and Imetigo can result.

Impetigo can be caused by the staphylococcus aureus, or the streptococcus pyogenes bacteria.

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.

People with this antibiotic-resistant staph infection are usually kept separate and in contact isolation from other people. However, you should get advice from your medical professionals on if you are still contagious and what precautions you and those around you should take to prevent the spread. It is likely they will recommend that you not go to work if your infection is active. This would be especially true if you still have any drainage or open wounds or fever. You should find out from your health care professional if you should work or not in your particular job.

Well I think you probably know what impetigo is ( if not there's always Wikipedia, kidshealth.org etc), but epidemic means that the infection in this case is a widespread occurrence that may have spread to the whoe of the body rather than a localised area for example on your left shoulder blade

Majority of people are unaware of the fact that impetigo is also carried by animals. Normally this kind of bacterial infection is not found in animals, but they can be potential carriers of the bacteria.

Impetigo is mainly caused by two types of bacteria, namely staphylococcus and streptococcus. Animal carry the strep virus which is one of the lesser known sources for the cause of the disease. Even houseflies can sit on open sores of infected person and successfully spread it to other healthy individuals.

For instance, pet dog can be carriers of this bacterial infection, which can spread to the little children in our homes. This is how impetigo can spread in many unknown ways. Animals generally do not suffer from this infection but are good carriers to spread the infection. So, it is important to remember that animals can spread the infection as effectively as humans.

No because it is a lip disease but can do lots of damage to the human body (LIP)

Usually about a two weeks without treatment, but with medicine about seven to ten days. Use hydrogen peroxide and prescription medicine to take it away. If you don't have the prescription you can use hydrogen peroxide to clean it and then apply a small amount of Vaseline to the affected area.