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Body distribution of impetigo and association with host and pathogen factors

Impetigo or skin sores are estimated to affect >162 million people worldwide. Detailed descriptions of the anatomical location of skin sores are lacking.

Citation:
Yerramilli A, Bowen AC, Marcato AJ, McVernon J, Carapetis JR, Campbell PT, Tong SYC. Body distribution of impetigo and association with host and pathogen factors. PeerJ. 2022;10:e14154.

Keywords:
Impetigo; skin sores; Staphylococcus aureus infections; Streptococcus pyogenes infections; Spatial analysis; Group A Streptococcus; Infectious diseases; Anatomical distribution

Abstract:
Impetigo or skin sores are estimated to affect >162 million people worldwide. Detailed descriptions of the anatomical location of skin sores are lacking.