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Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection. It commonly occurs in children and infants, although adults can be infected, too. The condition can cause sores over the body that eventually burst and crust over, as well as fluid-filled blisters and honey-colored crusted patches on the body. (1)

Some people with impetigo also develop deeper ulcerations and blisters that can be painful. This is known as ecthyma, and it can occur when impetigo is left untreated. (1)

Impetigo isn’t immediately dangerous or life-threatening if treated, but it can spread quickly among peers. It can become a problem in schools and on sports teams.