What is MRSA impetigo? What causes it?

MRSA Impetigo (pronounced im-puh-TIE-go) is an infection of the surface of the skin, caused by staphylococcus ("staph") and streptococcus ("strep") bacteria. Impetigo is more common in children than in adults.

What are the types and symptoms of impetigo? What does impetigo look like?

The two kinds of impetigo are:

* Bullous impetigo: Staph bacteria is the cause of this form of MRSA impetigo that produce a toxin that causes a break between the top layer (epidermis) and the lower levels of skin forming a blister. (The medical term for blister is bulla.) Blisters can appear in various skin areas, especially the buttocks, though these blisters are fragile and often break and leave red, raw skin with a ragged edge. No prior trauma is needed for these blisters to appear.

* Non-bullous impetigo: Staph and strep bacteria cause this common form. It appears as small blisters or scabs, which then form yellow or honey-colored crusts. Around the nose and on the face is where these often start, but the arms and legs may also be affected. At times, there may be swollen glands nearby.

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