Impetigo Infection in Wrestling

Impetigo Info grap hic By Defense Soap LLC. Impetigo is a Bacterial Infection Impetigo effects 3 million people in the US. every year. It is highly contagious and spreads mainly through social contact. Toys, towels, clothing, bedding, and other objects areall ways to contract impeti go. There are two types of impetigo bacteria Streptococcus Non Bullous Staphylococcus aureus Bullous Symp toms Contagious of the two. Starts as tiny blisters that end up burstin g leaving small, wet patches or red skin that can seep Large fl uid filled blisters, app earing clear at first, then cloudy. The blisters tend to remain intact fora longer period of flu id. time without breaking. Left untreated impetigo can lead to complications Non-Bullous complication 2-5% of streptococcal infecti on s result in Post- Strept ococcal gomerulonephriti's. A severe kidney disease caused by bacterial toxins. Signs in clude urine Bullous com plication The infecti on can evolve into ect hyma. Ecth yma, in extreme cases affects deeper layers of skin. It can become very itchy which could lead to changes, body swellin g, nausea or headaches. spreading and scarring D DEFENSE SOAP. Defend what you have built. #DefendWhat YouHaveBuilt #SeriousSoapForSeriousAthletes #TheUltimatesoap