recurrent impetigo

Is Impetigo A Virus Bacteria Or Fungi?

by

Is Impetigo A Virus Bacteria Or Fungi? Impetigo (im-peh-TIE-go) is a bacterial infection of the skin that is most common in young children. Doctors use antibiotics to treat impetigo. Is impetigo a fungal infection? Impetigo is an infection caused by strains of staph or strep bacteria. These bacteria can get into your body through a

Is Impetigo A Secondary Infection?

by

Is Impetigo A Secondary Infection? Impetigo may be classed as primary or secondary: In primary impetigo, the infection affects healthy skin. In secondary impetigo, the infection affects skin that is already ‘broken’ by another skin condition. For example, skin with eczema, psoriasis or a cut sometimes develops a secondary impetigo. Is secondary impetigo contagious? During