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What Is The Treatment For Impetigo?

My daughter is Three and has been diagnosed as having impetigo, three weeks ago. Because it was close to Christmas the doctor prescribed oral antibiotics which was taken until the course finished, this did help clear the spots. but she now has some spots that have appeared on her face, scalp, hips and top of her arm. I went back to the doctor, they have given me some cream. The spots have crusted over but new ones keep appearing the spots are rather painful when cream is applied. Please help what s your advice.
Wed, 20 May 2015
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hi IMPETIGO RESULTS FROM A BACTERIAL INFECTION, STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS. AS ADVISED BY YOUR DOCTOR, PLEASE CONTINUE THE MEDICATIONS.IT OCCURS MAINLY DUE TO LESS HYGIENE AND NOSE PRICKING AS NOSE IS THE MOST COMMON SITE FOR THIS BUGS.HOPE IT ANSWERS YOUR QUERY
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What Is The Treatment For Impetigo?

hi IMPETIGO RESULTS FROM A BACTERIAL INFECTION, STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS. AS ADVISED BY YOUR DOCTOR, PLEASE CONTINUE THE MEDICATIONS.IT OCCURS MAINLY DUE TO LESS HYGIENE AND NOSE PRICKING AS NOSE IS THE MOST COMMON SITE FOR THIS BUGS.HOPE IT ANSWERS YOUR QUERY