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"Kissing lesions" on both sides of the axilla in impetigo

Impetigo

"Kissing lesions" on both sides of the axilla in impetigo  


Keywords: Acute superficial bacterial skin infection, Arm, Crusted erosion, Erythema, Honey-coloured crusts, Honey-crusted plaque, Leg, Satellite crusted plaques, Toddler, Trunk



What is impetigo?

Impetigo is a common, superficial, highly contagious bacterial skin infection characterised by pustules and honey-coloured crusted erosions.

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