Impetigo

Impetigo

Introduction :

     Impetigo is a contagious superficial infection observed most superficial infection observed most frequently observed in children age between 2 to 5 years.

Types :

It can be two types

I.Bullous.

ii. Non – Bullous

          the infection occur in warm and humid condition and the risk factors include poverty, crowding and poor hygiene.

Defintion :

     A contagious bacterial skin infection usually of children that is characterized by the eruption of superficial pustules and the formation of a thick yellow crust commonly on the face.