Definitions for impetigo
ˌɪm pɪˈtaɪ goʊim·peti·go

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. impetigonoun

   a very contagious infection of the skin; common in children; localized redness develops into small blisters that gradually crust and erode

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1. impetigonoun

   A contagious bacterial skin disease forming pustules and yellow crusty sores, chiefly on the face and hands. It is common in children and infection is often through cuts or insect bites.

2. Etymology: From impetigo, from impetere.

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1. Impetigo

   Impetigo is a bacterial infection that involves the superficial skin. The most common presentation is yellowish crusts on the face, arms, or legs. Less commonly there may be large blisters which affect the groin or armpits. The lesions may be painful or itchy. Fever is uncommon.It is typically due to either Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. Risk factors include attending day care, crowding, poor nutrition, diabetes mellitus, contact sports, and breaks in the skin such as from mosquito bites, eczema, scabies, or herpes. With contact it can spread around or between people. Diagnosis is typically based on the symptoms and appearance.Prevention is by hand washing, avoiding people who are infected, and cleaning injuries. Treatment is typically with antibiotic creams such as mupirocin or fusidic acid. Antibiotics by mouth, such as cefalexin, may be used if large areas are affected. Antibiotic-resistant forms have been found.Impetigo affected about 140 million people (2% of the world population) in 2010. It can occur at any age, but is most common in young children. In some places the condition is also known as "school sores". Without treatment people typically get better within three weeks. Recurring infections can occur due to colonization of the nose by the bacteria. Complications may include cellulitis or poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis. The name is from the Latin impetere meaning "attack".

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1. impetigo

   Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection that mainly affects infants and young children. It is characterized by red sores or blisters that ultimately burst and develop a yellow-brown crust. The sores can occur anywhere on the body but mostly appear around the nose and mouth, hands and forearms, and on the legs. It is typically caused by two types of bacteria, streptococcus pyogenes and staphylococcus aureus.

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1. Impetigonoun

   a cutaneous, pustular eruption, not attended with fever; usually, a kind of eczema with pustulation

2. Etymology: [L., fr. impetere to attack.]

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1. Impetigo

   Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection most common among pre-school children. People who play close contact sports such as rugby, American football and wrestling are also susceptible, regardless of age. Impetigo is not as common in adults. The name derives from the Latin impetere. It is also known as school sores.

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1. Impetigo

   im-pe-tī′go, n. a skin disease characterised by thickly-set clusters of pustules.—adj. Impetig′inous. [L.—impetĕre, to rush upon, attack.]

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1. Impetigo

   a cutaneous eruption, generally in clusters, of yellow-scaled pustules, which grow thicker and larger; common among children ill fed and ill cared for.

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1. Impetigo

   A common superficial bacterial infection caused by STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS or group A beta-hemolytic streptococci. Characteristics include pustular lesions that rupture and discharge a thin, amber-colored fluid that dries and forms a crust. This condition is commonly located on the face, especially about the mouth and nose.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of impetigo in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of impetigo in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=impetigo
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Impetigo
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impetigo
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impetigo
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=impetigo
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=impetigo
8. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Impetigo
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=impetigo