[A common superficial bacterial infection caused by STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS or group A beta-hemolytic streptococci. Characteristics include pustular lesions that rupture and discharge a thin, amber-colored fluid that dries and forms a crust. This condition is commonly located on the face, especially about the mouth and nose.(MSH)]
UMLS (ICPC) C0021099E. Impetigo;
Basq. INPETIGOA;
Da. Impetigo;
Du. Impetigo;
Finn. MARKARUPI;
Fr. Impetigo;
G. Impetigo;
Heb. impetigo;
Hung. impetigo;
It. Impetigine;
Norw. BRENNKOPPER;
Port.Eu. Impetigo;
Sp. Impetigo;
Sw. IMPETIGO Relation/PAR: Staphylococcal Skin Infections; Streptococcal Infections; Diagnosis/Diseases Component; Integument