Intolerable Burden of Impetigo in Endemic Settings: A Review of the Current State of Play and Future Directions for Alternative Treatments
Impetigo (school sores) is a common superficial bacterial skin infection affecting around 162 million children worldwide, with the highest burden in Australian Aboriginal children. While impetigo itself is treatable, if left untreated, it can lead to life-threatening conditions, such as chronic hear...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-12-01
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| Series: | Antibiotics |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/9/12/909 |