Microbiology: A Systems Approach
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Chapter 18, Problem 1VC
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Whether the figure demonstrates the pathogenesis of impetigo caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes.
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Impetigo is a serious skin condition caused by a superficial bacterial infection that can cause peeling of skin. The causative agent of impetigo is either Staphylococcus aureus or Staphylococcus pyogens. Impetigo is characterized by small flattened red patches that appear on the face and limbs of the children whose immune system is incompletely developed.
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