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How long is impetigo contagious for?
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When it's crusty: Impetigo is contagious until crusty plaque is completely resolved with complete healing (closure) of the skin without residual weeping or discharge.
Answered 9/9/2017
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Impetigo: On the correct antibiotics it should heal quite promptly. Once it heals, it's not contagious. As long as the blisters are there though, i would consider contagious.
Answered 9/30/2018
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