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Can you have a cold sore that turns into impetigo?
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Not exactly: Most cold sores are caused by a virus while most impetigo is due to bacteria such as staphylococcus. One does not lead to the other. However, if you have a weakened immune system then you may be at risk to develop both of these problems around the same time.
Answered 10/31/2016
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