What Is Infantigo?
3. What Environmental Conditions Cause Infantigo?
The bacteria that causes impetigo is typically contracted due to a combination of environmental and circumstantial factors. Skin abrasion tends to increase the odds. Even minor scratches and insect bites can cause a person to develop an infection after the broken skin is exposed to an environment containing bacterial strains like staph or strep.
Towels and other common items can also act as breeding grounds for the bacteria and increase the odds of exposure and infection. Medical experts mention these bacteria is most likely to develop during the warmer months but can be a year-round threat in consistently hot climates.
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