Dr Ann Robinson, GP, on impetigo
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'Impetigo is a really common bacterial skin infection, where breaks in the skin get infected by a bacteria called staphylococcus, which is in the air but also lives in our noses. To stop impetigo coming back, ask your GP whether it's worthwhile taking a swab from the inside of the nose of each member of your family. If it's in your nose, you can use a cream for a week or so which will get rid of it. That will stop the endless cycle of impetigo.'
Dr Ann Robinson, North London GP
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kirsty, about 1 year
the spots are dying off now and nearly finished second antibiotic will it still be contageous?
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kirsty, about 1 year
the spots are dying off now nearly finished the second antibiotic will it still be contageous?
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