Signs of Impetigo
Symptoms of Impetigo
The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources
for Impetigo may include:
List of 8
Impetigo Symptoms
Note that Impetigo symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient,
but the phrase Impetigo signs may often refer to those signs
that are only noticable by a doctor.
Signs or Symptoms of Impetigo:
One or more pimple-like lesion surrounded by reddened skin.
Lesions fill with pus, then break down over 4-6 days and form a
thick crust. Impetigo is often associated with insect bites, cuts,
and other forms of trauma to the skin. Itching is common.
Scratching may spread the lesions. (Source: excerpt from Group A Streptococcal Infections, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID)
More Symptoms of Impetigo:
More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Impetigo article.
In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture
of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition
and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions,
it may be necessary to examine symptoms
that may be
caused by:
Medical articles on signs and symptoms:
These general reference articles may be related
to medical signs and symptoms of disease in general:
What are the signs of Impetigo?
The phrase "signs of Impetigo" should, strictly speaking,
refer only to those signs and symptoms of Impetigo that are not readily apparent to the patient.
The word "symptoms of Impetigo" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Impetigo.
The signs and symptom information on this page
attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Impetigo.
This medical information about signs and symptoms for Impetigo has been gathered
from various sources,
may not be fully accurate,
and may not be the full list of Impetigo signs or Impetigo symptoms.
Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Impetigo may vary on an individual basis for each patient.
Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they
are indeed Impetigo symptoms.
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