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Bullous impetigo diagnosed for 4 month old baby. how serious is this?
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Generally not: Bulbous impetigo is a bacterial skin infection. It is usually treated with antibiotics by mouth or topical cream if there are just a few lesions. If the baby starts a fever, becomes very irritable or the lesions become large and widespread, he needs immediate medical attention.
Answered 10/11/2015
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