What do we know? Impetigo is a highly contagious infection of the skin. It is caused by staphylococcus (staph), and streptococcus (strep). These are two bacteria that everyone has on their skin. Impetigo develops when these bacteria get under the skin. This happens when the skin is broken, from bug bites, scratching, scrapes, bruises and other minor injuries. What are the symptoms of impetigo? At first, impetigo appears as red sores These sores then become filled with pus After several days, the sores can break open. This causes a yellow or honey-coloured, bumpy crust Sores are most common around the[Read more...]
