Causes the formation of honey-comb vesicles, pustules, and possibly bullae, often around the nose and mouth. Bullae are large, fluid-filled blisters that measure at least 5 mm in diameter.

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Impetigo can be diagnosed as either nonbullous or bullous. It is specially common in children, impetigo is particularly concerning because it is highly contagious.

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Signs and Symptoms of Impetigo

Impetigo can be caused by *S. aureus* alone, by *Streptococcus pyogenes* alone, or by coinfection of *S. aureus* and *S. pyogenes*.

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