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Diagnosis is made based on the typical appearance of the skin lesion. A culture of the skin or muscular lesion
usually grows Streptococcus or Staphylococcus. Impetigo usually resolves without sequelae within two weeks
if left untreated. Complications, which are rare, include permanent scarring to the skin and kidney damage.

Good hygiene is the most effective preventive measure. Scratching a sore or rash, which can lead to impetigo,
can be avoided by keeping the nails short. The infected area should be washed with soap and water and
allowed to dry in the air. Impetigo can be treated with bacterial ointments that are effective against impetigo,
such as Fucidin and Bactroban. Severe cases can be treated with oral antibiotics such as Floxapen or
Erythrocin.

Write the main idea of each paragraph in the essay
Introductory Paragraph

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Complete the summary. Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.

Impetigo is known as an illness which affects young (1) ________. The disease is commonly

caused by two families of (2) __________. The patient's skin is commonly red and there are (3)
_________. At its worst, the condition might lead to (4) ________ failure. To avoid the

infection, people are suggested to keep their (5) _______.

Write a problem solution essay on athlete foot’s management.
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