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I think my 7 year old son has impetigo, his nose is very red and sore, what can i give him?
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Impetigo: Impetigo is a bacterial infection that requires a prescription antibiotic to cure. Talk to your son's doctor for evaluation and treatment. Since it a skin infection, there is always the chance that it can spread to underlying or surrounding tissues. it is vital that the appropriate treatment be applied.
Answered 1/2/2021
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