10 Impetigo Symptoms
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Clear or Yellow Fluid
Shortly after the red sores form, they rupture. Once this happens, clear or yellow fluid leaks from the sores before drying out over a few days.3Mayo Clinic. ‘Impetigo - Symptoms and Causes.’ Mayo Clinic, 21 Apr. 2021, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/impetigo/symptoms-causes/syc-20352352 This fluid is normal when experiencing impetigo, and as long as there is no odor coming from the sores, there isn't a cause for concern.
However, if the fluid becomes dark and has an odor, it's best to speak with a doctor to rule out a more serious infection.
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