Impetigo: A Contagious Skin Infection

Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection that commonly affects children but can occur at any age. It’s caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes.

Symptoms:

• Red sores, often around the nose and mouth
• Sores that quickly rupture, ooze, and form honey-colored crusts
• Itching and soreness
• In severe cases, fever and swollen lymph nodes

Types of Impetigo:

• Non-bullous impetigo: The most common type, characterized by small blisters that rupture and form crusts.
• Bullous impetigo: Less common, causes larger blisters, often on the trunk.