Impetigo is a transmissible bacterial skin infection that causes blistering. It is most common in young children. Here, learn about the symptoms and treatment options.

Dermatology Nursing. 2008;20(1):47-49,53. 1. Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin which occurs in two forms: bullous and nonbullous, the former caused by S. aureus, the latter by either S ...

Impetigo is a skin infection caused by a bacterium; the commonest ones are staphylococcus or streptococcus. It usually starts as small blisters, anywhere on the body but often on the face, which ...