I'v never heard of this before, but apparently my son has been exposed to it at school. I googled it and its a highly contagious bacterial skin infection. Basically they're body sores. o.O Anyone know anything about it?
My cousin did have impetigo. And from what my mother says, it is that bad. Oozing, puss, crusty etc...
Quoting MrsNewman:Is it as bad as it sounds?
Quoting moosesmom:
I am not apart of this group but I saw your post "advertised". Pardon me for jumping in. My son had it when he was in daycare :-/
Edit: i was in 2nd grade
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yes i've had it....they look like chicken pox...very contagious too...it's a staph infection, and this bacteria are literally everywhere.
It is a bacterial infection of the skin. Usually around the nose and mouth. Though it can show up anywhere as pimples, sores and a honey colored crust. You should see a Dr if you have the sores for more then three days. There is ointment and/or oral antibiotics for it.
My 4yo had it as an infant-he had a bad diaper rash and must have picked it up in the gym child care (we guessed) I don't remember how long it took to go away but we used the ointment to clear it up.
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on Dec. 12, 2012 at 5:41 PM