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Is the only way to tell the difference between herpes and impetigo with a culture?
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Herpes simplex: Differentiating this from impetigo should be fairly easy by observation by an experienced clinician. Show this to your doctor. Impetigo is caused by streptococcus pyogenes and staphylococcus aureus and should be treated appropriately.
Answered 10/30/2013
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