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impetigo
[ im-pi-tahy-goh ]
noun
- a contagious skin disease, especially of children, usually caused by streptococcal bacteria, marked by a superficial pustular eruption, particularly on the face.
impetigo
/ ˌɪmpɪˈtɪdʒɪnəs; ˌɪmpɪˈtaɪɡəʊ /
noun
- a contagious bacterial skin disease characterized by the formation of pustules that develop into yellowish crusty sores
impetigo
/ ĭm′pĭ-tī′gō /
- A contagious skin infection caused by staphylococcal or streptococcal bacteria and seen most commonly in children. Impetigo is characterized by superficial pustules that rupture and form thick yellow crusts, usually on the face.
Derived Forms
- impetiginous, adjective
Other Words From
- im·pe·tig·i·nous [im-pi-, tij, -, uh, -n, uh, s], adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of impetigo1
Example Sentences
Ali McKerrow, whose young son was prescribed an impetigo cream at the pharmacy, says the scheme will help working parents.
It’s a health issue, with higher rates of respiratory illnesses and skin infections like impetigo and boils where plumbing doesn’t exist.
Group A strep bacteria can cause many different infections, including the skin infection impetigo which causes sores, scarlet fever and strep throat.
The bacteria doesn’t always cause illness, but it can cause tonsillitis, sore throat, skin rashes, scarlet fever and impetigo.
“The problem with the mask itself is … I could go on and on with the list of problems: pustulosis of the nose, impetigo of the face … migraine headaches, fatigue, confusion,” he added.
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