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Impetigo | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
Impetigo is diagnosed by a healthcare professional based on the appearance of the skin. Sometimes, a culture of the material from the sore will be sent to the laboratory to identify the organism.
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Impetigo: Symptoms & Signs
Impetigo: Prevention & Expectations
Author: Lynn West, MD Reviewer: Barbara Mallari, RN, BSN, PHN Date Reviewed: 07/27/01