Question 1

how does impetigo spread?

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Direct contact: Impetigo spreads by direct skin to skin contact.

Question 2

how does impetigo usually spread?

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Direct contact: Impetigo is a bacterial infection, and spreads by contact, either directly or indirectly through our hands.  Hand washing is very important to prevent spread.

Question 3

can impetigo spread to other parts of the body?

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Yes: Without treatment, often spreads to other areas of skin, or causes more serious infection, such as cellulitis or abcess, respiratory or even joint or bloodstream infection. Also can easily spread to others in the household, or can have come from someone else carrying the bacteria assymptomatically.

Question 4

how can you spread impetigo to other parts of your body?

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Scratching: Impetigo is caused by infected skin sores. Scratching or picking at the lesions can easily transfer bacteria to other areas, especially any other breaks in the skin or mucous areas such as the nose or mouth area. Keep the sores clean, apply antibiotic ointment and a bandaid if needed. Avoid scratching or picking at them. Do good handwashing!

Question 5

my sister has impetigo, she was rubbing an ice cube across her sores. my dog licked the ice cube, could it spread to my dog and to me? is my question.

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A Shaggy Dog Story: It was a hot summer day and she took a refreshing cube of ice and swept it across her forehead to cool the heat of the infection and the day.Just then the dog leaped up and slathered its tongue over her,the ice and the forehead.Tail wagging wildly, it then jumped up and licked YOU in the face.But you were smart.You immediately washed your face with soap and water and then had the dog drink water.

Question 6

i was diagnosed with bollous impetigo. how long can it survive on inanimate objects such as towels, clothes, or soap. i don't want to spread it.

Accepted Answer

Wash and clean: Staph can last for days on surfaces. Wash potentially contaminated clothing and towels and this usually clears the issue from these items. Clean surfaces with lysol disinfectant.

Question 7

just was told i have impetigo and its spread all over, could the bacteria go to other parts of body n affect me?i have bad shoulder pain n can't sleep

Accepted Answer

Yes: Impetigo will usually go away on its own.  However, if you scratch it, touch it, etc. You can spread it.

Question 8

what causes impetigo?

Accepted Answer

A skin infection: Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection.  It is usually caused by either streptococcal and/or staphylococcal bacteria.  It can be treated with an oral antibiotic or a topical antibiotic like muciporcin.

Question 9

can impetigo be cured?

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Impetigo: Impetigo is normally, very easy to treat.  A topical antibiotic ointment or oral antibiotics will treat the infection.

Question 10

how serious is impetigo?

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Minor infection: But should be treated to keep it from spreading, and because it usually won't resolve without antibiotics.

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