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    Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection caused by Streptococcus or Staphylococcus bacteria that results in small blisters that break open and become crusted. It commonly affects the hands and face of children. Impetigo is highly contagious and spreads through direct or indirect contact with infected skin or items used by infected individuals. It is diagnosed through visual examination and treated with topical or oral antibiotics. Children diagnosed with Impetigo should remain home from school until lesions have stopped oozing or crusting, or for 24 hours after starting treatment, to prevent spreading the infection. Good hygiene practices like frequent handwashing and avoiding sharing personal items can help stop the spread of Impetigo.

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    Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection caused by Streptococcus or Staphylococcus bacteria that results in small blisters that break open and become crusted. It commonly affects the hands and face of children. Impetigo is highly contagious and spreads through direct or indirect contact with infected skin or items used by infected individuals. It is diagnosed through visual examination and treated with topical or oral antibiotics. Children diagnosed with Impetigo should remain home from school until lesions have stopped oozing or crusting, or for 24 hours after starting treatment, to prevent spreading the infection. Good hygiene practices like frequent handwashing and avoiding sharing personal items can help stop the spread of Impetigo.

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    Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection caused by Streptococcus or Staphylococcus bacteria that results in small blisters that break open and become crusted. It commonly affects the hands and face of children. Impetigo is highly contagious and spreads through direct or indirect contact with infected skin or items used by infected individuals. It is diagnosed through visual examination and treated with topical or oral antibiotics. Children diagnosed with Impetigo should remain home from school until lesions have stopped oozing or crusting, or for 24 hours after starting treatment, to prevent spreading the infection. Good hygiene practices like frequent handwashing and avoiding sharing personal items can help stop the spread of Impetigo.

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    Impetigo

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    Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection caused by Streptococcus or Staphylococcus bacteria that results in small blisters that break open and become crusted. It commonly affects the hands and face of children. Impetigo is highly contagious and spreads through direct or indirect contact with infected skin or items used by infected individuals. It is diagnosed through visual examination and treated with topical or oral antibiotics. Children diagnosed with Impetigo should remain home from school until lesions have stopped oozing or crusting, or for 24 hours after starting treatment, to prevent spreading the infection. Good hygiene practices like frequent handwashing and avoiding sharing personal items can help stop the spread of Impetigo.

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    Impetigo

    Should there be a suspected case of Impetigo in your child’s school, your child may be
    exposed. Although Impetigo is not usually a serious condition, it is very infectious, and if not
    treated promptly, complications may occasionally occur.

    What is Impetigo?
    Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin caused by the same bacteria that commonly
    cause sore throats i.e. group A streptococci, although it can also be caused by
    Staphylococcus Aureus or a mixture of the two. It can cause small blisters on the skin which
    break and become covered with a yellow crust. Impetigo commonly affects the hands and
    face although it can spread to other parts of the body especially if the skin is broken.

    Who catches Impetigo?


    Anyone can catch Impetigo, but most cases occur in crowded environments e.g. in children
    in schools.

    How is Impetigo spread?


    Impetigo is usually spread by direct contact with someone who is infected or indirectly by
    sharing towels, face cloths, clothes or toys that have been used by someone who is
    infected. The bacteria are present in the skin lesions. Secretions from the rash/sores are
    infectious. Hands that touch the rash/sores can become contaminated and can pass the
    infection to other body sites or other people.

    How is Impetigo diagnosed?


    Impetigo can usually be diagnosed by simply looking at it. If you suspect your child has
    Impetigo, you should attend your GP for confirmation and treatment.

    How is Impetigo treated?


    Your GP will usually prescribe an antibiotic ointment. Sometimes, if the rash is more
    extensive or is spreading rapidly, an oral antibiotic will be needed.

    Should children with Impetigo be excluded from school?


    Children diagnosed with Impetigo should remain out of school until the sores have stopped
    blistering or crusting, or until 24 hours after starting appropriate treatment.

    How can you stop the spread of Impetigo?


     All cases of Impetigo should be treated appropriately and promptly.
     Good personal hygiene is important in preventing infection. Children and household
    members should be encouraged to wash their hands frequently especially after
    touching the rash/sores or applying skin ointment. Fingernails should be kept short.
     Children with Impetigo should be discouraged from touching the sores/rash to
    prevent further spread.
     Cuts and scratches should be kept clean and any conditions that involve broken skin,
    e.g. eczema, should be treated promptly.
     Towels and face cloths should not be shared.

    Thank you for giving this your attention. Your doctor and local health clinic will be able to
    answer any further questions you may have on impetigo.

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