Impetigo facts for kids
A man with a very bad case of impetigo.
Impetigo is a very contagious bacterial skin infection. It is most common in pre-school children. People who play close-contact sports like rugby and American football are also at risk. Impetigo is not very common in adults. Impetigo can also be called school sores.
See also
In Spanish: Impétigo para niños
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