Impetigo Definition

impetigo

Part of speech: noun

a very contagious infection of the skin; common in children; localized redness develops into small blisters that gradually crust and erode

"Impetigo" in song lyrics

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  • "symptoms of impetigo"
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  • "what is impetigo"
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  • "cure for impetigo"
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