2. Impetigo
Impetigo is a contagious bacterial infection of the skin. It primarily afflicts children and the elderly. Ecthyma is a more severe form of impetigo with sores affecting a deeper layer of the skin. It often leaves scarring and discoloration of the ...
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3. Ecthyma: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Ecthyma is most often caused by the bacteria streptococcus. Sometimes, staphylococcus bacteria causes this skin infection.
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4. Ecthyma
Ecthyma. This is a strep or staph infection that penetrates to the base of the epidermis and causes very thick scale/crust. This material must be debrided gently in the shower or bath, and oral antibiotics need to be given. Generally, this occurs ...
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5. E: Ecthyma
Ecthyma is a pyogenic infection of the skin apparently caused by both streptococci and staphylococci, alone or in combination, and is characterized by a dark crust covering a pus filled ulcer, both being surrounded by a broad rim of erythema. The ...
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6. Ecthyma: eMedicine Dermatology
Ecthyma is an ulcerative pyoderma of the skin caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococci. Because ecthyma extends into the dermis, it is often referred to as a deeper form of  impetigo.
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7. Ecthyma - Shands Healthcare
Ecthyma is a skin infection similar to impetigo. It is often called "deep impetigo" because it occurs deep inside the skin.
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8. Impetigo and Ecthyma: Bacterial Skin Infections: Merck Manual Professional
Impetigo is a superficial skin infection with crusting or bullae caused by streptococci, staphylococci, or both. Ecthyma is an ulcerative form of impetigo.
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9. Bacterial Infections: Ecthyma
This is a deeper form of impetigo. It occurs in the epidermis as well as in the dermis, producing a superficial ulcer that becomes secondarily crusted. It usually occurs secondary to trauma and is most commonly seen with poor hygiene. The lesions ...
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10. ermAtlas: Online Dermatology Image Library dermatology image,streptococcal infection,streptococcal pharyngitis,strep throat,purpura,dermatitis, seborr...
This healthy adolescent developed a sore throat, anterior cervical adenopathy, and palatal petechiae. A rapid strep test was positive, and her symptoms resolved 24 hours after initiating oral amoxicillin.
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