Impetigo is Caused by ______

Question

Impetigo is caused by ______.
A) C. perfringens
B) C. diphtheriae
C) S. aureus
D) S. pyogenes
E) Both S. aureus and S. pyogenes are correct.

Accepted Answer

Impetigo is a common and highly contagious skin infection that primarily affects infants and children. It is caused by two types of bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes), making both choices C and D correct.