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I've been on oral antibiotics for impetigo for 5 days but i keep getting new sores. they're tiny and pop quickly, is this normal during the treatment?
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Bacterial culture: usually, impetigo is caused by either staph or strept bacterial infection. You did not mention which antibiotic you are using. I suggest finishing your current Rx ( 10 days) and ask your PCP for antibiotic skin ointment.
Answered 6/8/2016
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