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My 2 month old might have impetigo..how do we get this diagnosed?
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See your doctor.: Make an appointment with your child's doctor. They will be able to look at the rash/lesions and see if it is impetigo or something else.
Answered 7/5/2014
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Impetigo: A two month LD with impetigo has the ptoential for major complications. Infants are not able to "compartmentalize" infection and a bad bacteria can end up in blood, urine or spinal fluid. Seek medical attention asap.
Answered 2/13/2015
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