Impetigo - review
Impetigo is a common cutaneous infection that is especially prevalent in children. Historically, impetigo is caused by either group A β-hemolytic streptococci or Staphylococcus aureus. Currently, the most frequently isolated pathogen is S. aureus. This article discusses the microbiologic and virulen...
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Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia
2014-04-01
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Series: | Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0365-05962014000200293&tlng=en |