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… What is impetigo? Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin caused by either Staphylococcus aureus (staph) … caused when bacteria enter the body through breaks in the skin, such as scrapes, cold sores, insect bites or patches … What are the symptoms? A child with impetigo will have a skin rash that looks like a group of small blisters or red …
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… mobile as they develop Infants and toddlers have thinner skin than adults (the top layer of a child’s skin gets thicker as they develop), so burns and scalds can … following the injury Prominent, raised scars Tight scarred skin as the child grows, restricting movement. Surgery is …
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… is a viral infection that affects the outer layer of the skin. The virus causes small, smooth bumps on the skin’s surface. These can spread easily but are not harmful. … is spread by touching, scratching or rubbing infected skin, including through sexual contact. If the virus is …
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… a chickenpox infection. Sometimes there is no obvious skin wound or injury. What are the symptoms of the disease? … is group A streptococcus. These bacteria are found on the skin or in the nose and throat of healthy people. Many … These bacteria can also cause strep throat, scarlet fever, skin infections and rheumatic fever. It is not fully …
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… about herpes. For many people, herpes is a minor skin condition that comes and goes without causing problems. … it spread? Herpes is passed from person-to-person by direct skin-to-skin contact with a person who has the virus (e.g., through …
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… . Staphylococcus aureus are found in the nose or on the skin of up to 30 per cent of people. They are also found in … usually not harmful, and only cause mild nose, throat or skin infections. In some cases, SA infections can result in … toxins may enter your bloodstream through a wound to the skin, including a surgical wound. TSS can also occur in …
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… is strep throat. Other types of common infections include skin and wound infections, ear and sinus infections, and … the throat and, in children, abdominal pain. Impetigo is a skin infection and common in children. The bacteria get into … GAS infection. Symptoms include fever and redness of the skin, shock due to low blood pressure, diarrhea, vomiting, …
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… the lice can cause a rash or small bluish spots on your skin. The spots may last for some time, even after all lice … after the first treatment, or if you have any signs of a skin infection. Skin infections can be caused by frequent scratching. What …
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… and burning in hands and feet. Arsenic can also cause skin changes, which include skin darkening as well as wart-like or corn-like growths. … hands or bottoms of the feet. Other symptoms can include skin flushing and rashes. As children tend to drink more …
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… sexual health exam. How is HPV spread? HPV spreads by skin-to-skin contact. This can be during oral, vaginal or anal sex, or during any other sexual activity in which skin-to-skin contact takes place. How common is HPV …
