Impetigo - A Common Skin Infection Among Children
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http://www.osteopathic.org/index.cfm?PageID=you_impetigo 
Sponsoring Agency
American Osteopathic Association
Description
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 affect adults, it is much more common in children. The document discusses how to treat impetigo and how to prevent impetigo from spreading.