Impetigo is a skin infection caused by a bacterium; the staphylococcus as in your son's case or the streptococcus are the main culprits. It usually starts as small blisters, anywhere on the body ...
A 9-year-old girl presented with a 7-day history of a lesion on the left cheek and a 4-day history of fever. Treatment for possible impetigo had not alleviated the symptoms.
Cellulitis often develops on your legs and feet. Treatment includes antibiotics. Impetigo is a highly contagious yet usually mild staph infection seen mostly in children 2-5 years old. It causes red, ...