Impetigo


This is a photograph of impetigo a common superficial bacterial infection caused by staphylococcus aureus or group A beta haemolytic streptococci Characteristics include pustular lesions that rupture and discharge a thin amber colored fluid that dries and forms a crust This condition is commonly located on the face especially about the mouth and nose


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