Unmasking Impetigo - A Contagious Skin Talecreated at May 13, 2009 97 Impetigo, a highly contagious skin infection, arises when staph or strep bacteria infiltrate the skin, often through cuts or scrapes. This pesky ailment predominantly targets children aged 2 to 6 years, making it a common concern for parents and caregivers... |
Can you do a culture to find out what bacteria are causing sinus infection?created at May 08, 2009 66 Unlike most infections ( for example a strep throat), where it is possible to determine the exact bacteria by doing a simple culture, it is not possible to simply take a culture from your nose to determine what the cause is of the sinus infections. The bac... |