impetigo

Noun

A contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by red sores or blisters that can break open, ooze, and form a yellow-brown crust.

ریشه

Derived from the Latin word 'impetere', meaning 'to attack'.

مثال

• Impetigo is common among children, especially those in close contact.
• The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the impetigo infection.
• The child's impetigo spread to other parts of the body.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Contract impetigo Treat impetigo Spread impetigo