Impetigo

Impetigo is a highly contagious, superficial bacterial skin infection affecting the epidermis, most frequently observed in children aged two to five years It is primarily caused by *Staphylococcus aureus*, *Streptococcus pyogenes* (group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus), or a combination of both pathogens invading intact or compromised skin Clinically, the condition manifests as either nonbullous impetigo—distinguished by vesicles or pustules that rupture to yield characteristic honey-colored cru...

Impetigo is a highly contagious, superficial bacterial skin infection affecting the epidermis, most frequently observed in children aged two to five years Clinically, the condition manifests as either nonbullous impetigo—distinguished by vesicles or pustules that rupture to yield characteristic honey-colored crusted erosions typically on the face and extremities—or bullous impetigo, which features fragile, fluid-filled flaccid bullae mediated by staphylococcal exfoliative toxins

Impetigo is a highly contagious, superficial bacterial skin infection affecting the epidermis, most frequently observed in children aged two to five years

It is primarily caused by *Staphylococcus aureus*, *Streptococcus pyogenes* (group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus), or a combination of both pathogens invading intact or compromised skin

It is primarily caused by *Staphylococcus aureus*, *Streptococcus pyogenes* (group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus), or a combination of both pathogens invading intact or compromised skin