Impetigo
Impetigo is an infection of the skin caused primarily by
the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as Group A Streptococci
(GAS). Sometimes another bacterium,
Staphylococcus aureus, can also be isolated from impetigo lesions.
General information
Impetigo
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Group
A streptococcal infections (GAS) CDC (Exit DHS)
Daycare exclusion
criteria (PDF,
80 KB) Contacts
Wisconsin
Local Health Departments - Regional offices - Tribal agencies
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Last Revised:
June 14, 2012 |
