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Impetigo

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Impetigo is a superficial infection of the skin caused by staphylococci and/or streptococci. It is the most frequent bacterial dermatitis in infancy. It occurs mainly in preschool-aged children, particularly during the summer.

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  1. S. Veraldi
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  2. R. Caputo
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  1. ‘A. Sygros’ Hospital, Department of Dermatology, University of Athens, 5, I. Dragoumi Street, 161 21, Athens, Greece

    Andreas D. Katsambas

  2. University Unit Allergology Professional and Environmental Dermatology, University of Florence, Via Alfani 37, 50 121, Florence, Italy

    Torello M. Lotti

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Veraldi, S., Caputo, R. (2003). Impetigo. In: Katsambas, A.D., Lotti, T.M. (eds) European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-07131-1_44

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