Impetigo is a superficial skin infection caused by either streptococcal or staphlococcal bacteria, or both at the same time. The word, from Latin impeto (to strike or rush against), is an old coinage.

The two classic forms of impetigo are bullous and nonbullous. Bullous impetigo is sometimes considered a localized form of SSSS. Although found in groups of all ages, impetigo is most commonly seen in ...

We live with germs on our skin all the time. Don't get grossed out, but there may be as many as 1 trillion germs of various species living with every human, every day, and yes, that includes your ...