Ecthyma
Medical condition
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Ecthyma (/ɛkˈθaɪmə/) is a variation of impetigo, presenting at a deeper level of tissue.[1]
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| Specialty | Dermatology  |
It is usually associated with group A (beta-hemolytic) Streptococcus (abbreviated GAS).[2] This variation has similar features to those of impetigo.