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Thursday 26 September 2013

Impetigo

Walt: study skin infections

Impetigo

Impetigo is a sore that is contagious.This skin infection is caused by streptococcal bacteria. It is found most on children. Most children in the age of two to four are found to get impetigo.The first sign of impetigo is redness and itch, it normally is found around the nose or mouth. When it starts to get worse it gets filled with pus leaving yellowish brownish goldish crust. When the crust dry it will leave a red mark and will heal scars. Impetigo isn't that serious it can be treated.

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