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Impetigo: meaning, definitions and examples

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impetigo

 

[ ษชmหˆpษ›tษชษกoสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Impetigo is a highly contagious skin infection that commonly affects infants and young children but can occur in individuals of any age. It is characterized by red sores on the face, especially around the nose and mouth, which can rupture, ooze, and form a yellowish-brown crust. The infection is typically caused by bacteria, most often Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. Impetigo can spread through direct contact with the sores or by touching surfaces contaminated by the bacteria.

Synonyms

bacterial infection, skin infection

Examples of usage

  • The child was diagnosed with impetigo after showing symptoms.
  • Proper hygiene can prevent the spread of impetigo in schools.
  • Impetigo is more common in warm, humid environments.

Translations

Translations of the word "impetigo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น impetigo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เค‚เคชเฅ‡เคŸเคฟเค—เฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Impetigo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ impetigo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะผะฟะตั‚ะธะณะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ impetigo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒณใƒšใƒ†ใ‚ฃใ‚ด

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท impรฉtigo

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ impรฉtigo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท impetigo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธํŽ˜ํ‹ฐ๊ณ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู‚ูˆุจุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ impetigo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ impetigo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่„“็–ฑ็—…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ impetigo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ impetigo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะผะฟะตั‚ะธะณะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ›แƒžแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒ’แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ impetigo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ impรฉtigo

Etymology

The word 'impetigo' originates from the Latin term 'impetere,' meaning 'to attack or assail.' This reflects how the infection can rapidly affect the skin, often appearing suddenly and aggressively. The term has been used in medical literature since the 16th century. Impetigo has been recognized for centuries, with its symptoms documented in various ancient medical texts. The infection was primarily treated with herbal remedies and topical applications before the advent of modern antibiotics. With recent developments in medicine, effective treatments have been established, allowing for quicker recovery times and reduced transmission. The understanding of impetigo has evolved, focusing on prevention and hygiene practices to control outbreaks, particularly in community settings like schools and daycare centers.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,831 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.