Impetigo is a skin infection that commonly occurs in young children. More than 90% of cases are caused by staphylococcus, so maintaining personal hygiene and living environment is essential to prevent the spread of impetigo.

Impetigo is a common superficial bacterial infection of the skin, characterised by vesicles that rapidly become purulent and then rupture, leaving shallow erosions and honey-coloured crusts. The term impetiginisation is used to describe superficial secondary infections of a wound or skin condition. When the lesion ulcerates deeply it is called impetigo.