Impetigo
Tuesday, August 11th, 2009Impetigo: The superficial layers of the epidermis may become infected with Staphylococcus amens or Streptococcus pyogenes. Macerated and moist skin is particularly susceptible to bacterial infections. The initial lesion consists of an Infected vesicle or pustule that ruptures and dries to produce typical yellowish crusts. Both the pustules and the crusts contain viable bacteria and am highly contagious.
