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It is caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria.

Impetigo is a contagious skin infection that is most common in children.

Symptoms normally go away without treatment, but this depends on the type of impetigo and the severity of symptoms.

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* Children may be more likely to become infected and show symptoms because their immune systems are not yet fully developed.
* One person can become infected by touching things that an infected person has been in contact with, such as bed linen, towels, toys, and clothing. Once infected, that person can easily pass it on to other people.
* Symptoms do not appear until 4 to 10 days after initial exposure to the bacteria. During those days, people often pass the infection on to others because they do not know they are infected.

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Treatment aims to speed up healing, improve the skin's appearance, and prevent complications and the spread of infection. It will depend on the type of impetigo and the severity of symptoms.
Topical antibiotics
Topical antibiotics are applied directly onto the skin. The doctor might prescribe a mupirocin ointment, such as Bactroban. Before applying ointment, scabs need to be gently removed so that the antibiotic can get deep into the skin.
It is important to wash affected areas of skin with warm, soapy water before applying a topical antibiotic. If possible, latex gloves should be used when applying the cream. Hands should be washed thoroughly after.

Oral antibiotics
These are prescribed when the impetigo is more widespread or if the patient has not responded to topical antibiotics. The type of antibiotic depends on the severity and infection, as well as other factors, including the patient's medical condition and whether they have any allergies.

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Good hygiene is the best way to reduce the risk of developing or spreading impetigo. Washing any cuts, scrapes, grazes, and insect bites immediately and keeping them clean will help reduce the risk.
To prevent a recurrence, make sure any skin condition, such as eczema, is treated properly.

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* There are two main types of impetigo: Non-bullous and bullous.
* Non-bullous impetigo, or impetigo contagiosa
* Around 70 percent of cases of impetigo are of this type.
* Small red blisters appear around the mouth and nose, or, occasionally, in the extremities. The blisters soon burst and ooze either fluid or pus, leaving thick, yellowish-brownish golden crusts.
* Although the sores are not painful, they may be very itchy. It is important not to touch or scratch them to prevent the infection from spreading to other parts of the body and other people.
* In rare cases, symptoms may be more severe, with a fever and swollen glands.