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Impetigo

Description:

Impetigo is a contagious skin infection caused by bacteria. It commonly affects infants and young children, but can occur in adults as well. Impetigo is characterized by red sores that rupture and develop honey-colored crusts.

Sample Sentences:

Noun Sense 1: A highly contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects children.

• My daughter caught impetigo from another child at school.
• Impetigo is often seen around the mouth and nose area.

Noun Sense 2: An outbreak or epidemic of impetigo in a particular local area.

• The city experienced an impetigo outbreak, causing concern among parents.
• Health officials are monitoring the impetigo cluster in our neighborhood.

Adjective Sense: Describing something as being related to or characteristic of impetigo.

• He developed an impetigo rash on his arm.
• She suffered from a severe impetigo episode.

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