Is impetigo contagious?

The rule of "infectiousness" is the same for impetigo as it is for strep throat. The child is considered to be significantly infectious until 24 hours of antibiotics have been administered. Therefore, it is generally recommended that children stay out of daycare or school until this 24 hour period treatment is complete.

very much so!!! Get medication immediately!!!

Yes, an active infection is super at passing itself on.

Yes. Dial antibacterial soap will help get it under control but you need the prescription cream from the doctor to get rid of it.

yes, very.

It is extremely contagious, not only by direct contact but also contact with anything that the infected person has touched. The person needs to see a doctor and get on medication.

Yes very. there are special soaps and salves out there that your doctor can recommend.

Very contagious! I had to take a week off work until it cleared up when I had impetigo.

YES! Most defintely. My son had caught impetigo from classmates and the school absolutely would not let him return until a doctor assured them that it was complete gone.

yes very

Sure is.

You need antibiotics. Chances are, the cause is staphylococcus or streptococcus bacteria. Go see a doctor and get a week's worth of medication.

yes my son got it from showering after someone.

YES!!! I got it from a friend when I was a child. It will spread everywhere! Take it seriously and go see a doctor asap!

EXTREMELY! for your sake and everyone you come into contact with see a doctor and get medication. you or your child will be contagious until 24 hours after starting medication. here is a link that has detailed information on what it is and what to do. hope this help! the good thing is that it's not serious... you just need to see someone now! http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/004...

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