This image displays an unusual case of impetigo; typically, the pus-filled lesions break so easily, they leave eroded skin. This image displays a newborn with pus-filled blister typical of impetigo. This image displays intact blisters and crusted erosions showing the spectrum of skin lesions typical of impetigo. This image displays a large blister in the center and many erosions with crusts typical of impetigo.
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Impetigo, Unclassified:
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This image displays an unusual case of impetigo; typically, the pus-filled lesions break so easily, they leave eroded skin.
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Signs and Symptoms
There are 2 common forms of impetigo: impetigo with blisters and impetigo without blisters (fluid-filled bubbles on the skin surface).

Non-blistering impetigo:
  • Tiny pimples or red areas quickly turn into oozing, honey-colored, crusted patches (usually less than an inch) that spread.
  • The face or injured (traumatized) areas of the skin are affected.
  • There may be some itching or swollen lymph nodes, but the child feels generally well.
  • Sometimes deeper, pus-filled sores and scabs that leave scars occur.
Blistering impetigo:
  • Painless blisters (about an inch or less) occur that may break easily.
  • These often spread to the face, trunk, arms, or legs.
  • The person feels generally well.
The infection associated with impetigo may be:
  • Mild – Only a few of either type of lesion over a small area of skin, and the child feels well otherwise.
  • Moderate – Over 10 lesions, and several small skin areas are affected.
  • Severe – Many lesions; large areas of skin are affected; and/or the child feels ill, with fever, diarrhea, or weakness.
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2008

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