National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Link to NIAID Home Page Link to NIAID Home Page Link to NIH Home Page
NIAID Home Health & Science Research Funding Research News & Events Labs at NIAID About NIAID

Impetigo
 Cause
 Transmission
 Symptoms
 Diagnosis
 Treatment


Impetigo

Symptoms

Symptoms start with red or pimple-like lesions surrounded by reddened skin. These sores can be anywhere on your body, but mostly on your face, arms, and legs. The sores fill with pus, then break open after a few days and form a thick crust. Itching is common.


See Also

  • Understanding Group A Streptococcal Infections 
  • Impétigo (PDF) [en español]
  • E-mail Icon E-mail this page
    Print Icon Print this page
    Plug-ins and Viewers
    To open PDFs on this page, download and install the Adobe Acrobat Reader.

    See Also

  • Understanding Group A Streptococcal Infections 
  • Impétigo (PDF) [en español]