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Group A Streptococcal Infections Group 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 Health Impetigo - 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 Association Impetigo: 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 Foundation Impetigo: 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 Foundation Impetigo: 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 Foundation Journal 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