ETYM Latin, from impetere to attack.
A very contagious infection of the skin; common in children; localized redness develops into small blisters that gradually crust and erode.
Skin infection with either streptococcus or staphylococcus bacteria, characterized by encrusted yellow sores on the skin.
Particularly common in infants and small children, it is highly contagious but curable with antibiotics.
Pustulous skin disease.