Impetigo
By Zach Delia
Impetigo is one of the most common skin infections. It is a bacterial disease.
It is caused by two pathogens, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pathogens.
Signs and symptoms of impetigo
Some signs and symptoms of impetigo are small red dots on the body that get bigger and eventually turn into blisters. These blisters get bigger and bigger until they burst and ooze fluid. The skin around the infected area starts to flake off and becomes a honey color.
How it's spread
Impetigo is by itching the area and then touching objects such as towels or door nobs.
Cures
Some cures are ointments applied to the infected areas. If that doesn't work the doctor will prescribe antibiotic pills or liquid.
Work cited
http://m.kidshealth.org/parent/infections/skin/impetigo.html
http://childrenshospitalblog.org/seasonal-allergies-more-than-itchy-eyes-and-sneezing/
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/disease/impetigo/faqs/
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/disease/impetigo/faqs/
http://www.howdoeslooklike.com/what-does-impetigo-look-like/