Ecthyma
Ecthyma | |
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Ecthyma | |
Classification and external resources | |
Specialty | dermatology |
ICD-10 | L08.3 (ILDS L08.830) |
ICD-9-CM | 686.8 |
DiseasesDB | 30731 |
MedlinePlus | 000864 |
eMedicine | derm/113 |
Patient UK | Ecthyma |
MeSH | D004473 |
Ecthyma is a variation of impetigo, presenting at a deeper level of tissue.[1]
It is usually associated with Group A (beta-hemolytic) Streptococcus (abbreviated GAS).[2]
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