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Impetigo
Impetigo is a contagious bacterial infection most often seen at the site of broken skin. The most common location is around the mouth and nose, although it can occur on arms and legs.
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Symptoms
Treatment
Self-Care
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| What to do About Impetigo |
| Mild impetigo (fewer than two sores, smaller than 1 inch) |
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| Sores don’t clear up after 1 week of using prescribed ointment or worsen after 48 hours |
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| Infant with small, pus-filled blisters that break easily and leave a raw spot behind |
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| More than two sores that are larger than 1 inch |
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| Blisters show other signs of infection, such as increased redness and swelling |
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| Urine turns red or cola colored; headache, fever, sore throat, or swollen eyes occur |
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