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impetigo

noun

im·​pe·​ti·​go ˌim-pə-ˈtē-(ˌ)gō How to pronounce impetigo (audio) -ˈtī- How to pronounce impetigo (audio)
: an acute contagious staphylococcal or streptococcal skin disease characterized by vesicles, pustules, and yellowish crusts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Bacterial infections such as impetigo, which occur on areas of previous injury such as eczema or open wounds, can cause redness, inflammation and raised bumps. Dr. Erynne Bowers, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2022 After all, plenty of skin rashes spread through touch, like the kind impetigo can cause. Korin Mille, SELF, 1 Sep. 2021 Children with eczema are more prone to getting impetigo. Jessica Grose, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2020 Laila contracted pneumonia and impetigo, a skin infection that causes red sores on the face, hands and feet. Dallas News, 21 July 2019 Like Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus can cause impetigo. Korin Miller, SELF, 23 Feb. 2019 Between the sores and the crust, the two types of impetigo have a lot of grossness in common. Korin Miller, SELF, 23 Feb. 2019 Aaliyah's mom, Anais Monteagudo, said her daughter caught impetigo and cellulitis, the Miami Herald reported. Amy Lieu, Fox News, 29 July 2018 Less often, but more worrisome is that the infection can expand, such as with impetigo or cellulitis, and can seed into the bloodstream with the potential to cause sepsis. Judy Schaechter, M.d., miamiherald, 29 May 2018 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin, from impetere to attack — more at impetus

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of impetigo was in the 14th century

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