IMPETIGO

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A photographic image of a sufferer of impetigo. This is an infection of the skin beginning as a redness and progressing to itching blisters, breakdown of the skin, and honey coloured crusts. Lesions usually form on the face, mouth and nose, and spread locally. The disorder is highly contagious by contact with the discharge from the lesions. Acute kidney trouble is an occasional complication. Treatment includes thorough cleansing with antibacterial soap and water, compresses of Burow's solution, removal of crusts, and use of systemic antibiotics. Treatment is essential to prevent spread of infection. Use of individual washcloths and linens, and careful and frequent hand washing are needed.

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Size: 4529px × 2964px
Photo credit: © Mediscan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: Yes

Keywords: ankles, antibacterial, antobiotics, bacterial, blisters, burows, colored, coloured, contagiosa, contagious, crusts, dermatology, discharge, face, facial, feet, foot, honey, impetigo, infection, itching, kidney, lesion, lesions, mouth, nose, problems, skin, soap, solution, streptococci