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Health NewsBacteria 'See' the Light Early Bacterial Infection May Boost Asthma Risk Test Spots Joint Replacement Infections Search Results 1�of 6 Web Pages | See Categories and Related Topics Group A Streptococcal InfectionsGroup A streptococcal (strep) infections are caused by group A streptococcus, a bacterium responsible for a variety of health problems. This fact sheet discusses strep infections that can range from a... Details >National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of HealthImpetigo - A Common Skin Infection Among Children This document provides information about impetigo, a highly contagious bacterial infection that often starts when a small cut or scratch becomes infected. Though this type of bacterial infection can a... Details >American Osteopathic AssociationImpetigo: Kid Information This document provides information about impetigo, an infection of the skin caused by bacteria. Impetigo is commonly found on the face, often around the nose and mouth, but it can show up anywhere the... Details >Nemours FoundationImpetigo: Parent Information This document provides information about impetigo, a contagious skin infection that usually produces blisters or sores on the face and hands, is one of the most common skin infections among kids. The ... Details >Nemours FoundationImpetigo: Teen Information This document provides information about impetigo, a skin infection typically caused by one of two bacteria: group A streptococcus (the same bacteria that cause strep throat) or staphylococcus aureus.... Details >Nemours FoundationJournal of Bacteriology The Journal of Bacteriology, established in 1916, is published bi-weekly by the American Society for Microbiology. The journal advances and disseminates fundamental knowledge of bacteria and other mic... Details >American Society for Microbiology
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