ecthyma…

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ecthyma, ecthyma gangrenosum, ecthyma, skin infection similar, to but more deeply invasive than impetigo, bacterium streptococcus, most common infectious organism associated, ecthyma, staphylococcus bacteria may also cause ecthyma, infection, site of an injury, scratch, insect bite, found on the legs, an ecthyma, a pus-filled blister, in impetigo, infection goes, the outer layer of skin, epidermis, deeper layer, dermis, an ulcer, raised borders develops, covered by a hard crust, unlike impetigo, ecthyma, result in scarring, a small blister that pus-filled, has a reddish border, a crusted ulcer that follows the appearance, the blister, examination by health care provider, all that is needed to diagnose ecthyma, lesions skin biopsied, cultured, instances, antibiotics be taken by mouth, warm soaks, using a cloth soaked in warm tap water, removing crusts, antiseptic soap, peroxide washes, the lesion helpful in speeding recovery, full recovery is expected, spread of infection to other parts, permanent skin damage, scarring, symptoms indicating ecthyma, cleanse all injuries, bites, encourage child to avoid scratching, digging at them.