Associations to the word «Impetigo»

Wiktionary

IMPETIGO, noun. (pathology) A contagious bacterial skin disease forming pustules and yellow crusty sores, chiefly on the face and hands. It is common in children and infection is often through cuts or insect bites.

Dictionary definition

IMPETIGO, noun. A very contagious infection of the skin; common in children; localized redness develops into small blisters that gradually crust and erode.

Wise words

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