Ecthyma( ec·thy·ma , \ ek-ˈthī-mə )is a variation of
impetigo
Impetigo is a bacterial infection that involves the superficial skin. The most common presentation is yellowish crusts on the face, arms, or legs. Less commonly there may be large blisters which affect the groin or armpits. The lesions may be pa ...
, presenting at a deeper level of tissue.
It is usually associated with
Group A (beta-hemolytic) Streptococcus (abbreviated GAS).
See also
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Ecthyma gangrenosum
Ecthyma gangrenosum is a type of skin lesion characterized by vesicles or blisters which rapidly evolve into pustules and necrotic ulcers with undermined tender erythematous border. "Ecthyma" means a pus forming infection of the skin with an ulcer ...
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{{Bacterial cutaneous infections
Bacterium-related cutaneous conditions