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impetigo Definition

im·peti·go (im′pə tī′gō)

noun

any of certain skin diseases characterized by the eruption of pustules, esp., a contagious disease of this kind, caused by staphylococci and streptococci

Etymology: L < impetere, to attack: see impetus

impetigo Related Forms
im′·petig′i·nous (-tij′ə nəs) adjective
impetigo Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • treat: There is no significant difference in their effectiveness at treating impetigo.
  • have: Should my pregnant wife be concerned about being in close contact with children who have impetigo?
  • blister: Blistering impetigo Occasionally blisters can form in areas affected by impetigo when it is called bullous impetigo.
  • get: It is quite rare for an adult to get impetigo.
  • call: Blistering impetigo Occasionally blisters can form in areas affected by impetigo when it is called bullous impetigo.

Adjective modifier

  • non-bullous: For inclusion studies had to be randomized double blind trials for bullous or non-bullous impetigo, irrespective of the extent of the disease.
  • bullous: No trials of disinfecting measures for the treatment of bullous impetigo were found.
  • extensive: Referral may be indicated in severe, extensive impetigo or impetigo unresponsive to oral treatment.
  • localized: They are similar in effectiveness to oral antibiotics for the treatment of localized impetigo.
  • untreated: Untreated impetigo can persist for several weeks with continual development of new blisters.

Modifies a noun

  • herpetiformis: Impetigo herpetiformis Impetigo Herpetiformis is an acute but rare skin condition of pregnancy.

Preposition: in

  • practice: Fusidic acid cream in the treatment of impetigo in general practice: double blind randomized placebo controlled trial.