Thread: Possible Exposure to Impetigo
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Old 11-25-2008, 04:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Catch View Post
My grandson (who lives with us) has been exposed to impetigo, which I understand is a contagious bacterial skin infection, sometimes a strep infection, and sometimes staph. I'm only 7 weeks out from a six month treatment of steroids and just finished antibiotics for bronchitis. Should I be worried? (Seems like I get an infection every time my GS is sick.)

I guess I know what to look for symptom wise, but how paranoid should I be? Open to suggestions.
Don't worry yourself too much. Just keep the young one clean, the items around him clean and make sure you are taking care as well around him (proper hand washing etc).

I do hope you don't develop this infection!
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