impetigo (Meaning)
impetigo (n)
a very contagious infection of the skin; common in children; localized redness develops into small blisters that gradually crust and erode
impetigo (n.)
A cutaneous, pustular eruption, not attended with fever; usually, a kind of eczema with pustulation.
Synonyms & Antonyms of impetigo
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impetigo Sentence Examples
- The child developed impetigo, a bacterial infection that causes sores on the skin.
- The impetigo blisters were highly contagious and spread rapidly throughout the daycare center.
- The doctor diagnosed the toddler with impetigo and prescribed antibiotics to clear the infection.
- The impetigo lesions were painful and itchy, causing significant discomfort to the patient.
- The school nurse was tasked with identifying and isolating any students with impetigo to prevent its spread.
- The impetigo outbreak in the community was traced back to a contaminated swimming pool.
- The elderly patient's impetigo required daily dressing changes and topical antibiotics.
- The impetigo bacteria thrived in warm, humid environments, such as locker rooms and showers.
- The impetigo sores typically appeared as clusters of small, fluid-filled blisters.
- The patient with impetigo was advised to avoid contact with others until the infection was resolved.
FAQs About the word impetigo
a very contagious infection of the skin; common in children; localized redness develops into small blisters that gradually crust and erodeA cutaneous, pustular
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No antonyms found.
The child developed impetigo, a bacterial infection that causes sores on the skin.
The impetigo blisters were highly contagious and spread rapidly throughout the daycare center.
The doctor diagnosed the toddler with impetigo and prescribed antibiotics to clear the infection.
The impetigo lesions were painful and itchy, causing significant discomfort to the patient.
