Not to be confused with ecthyma gangrenosum, ecthyma contagiosum, or eczema.

Ecthyma (/ɛkˈθaɪmə/) 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] This variation has similar features to those of impetigo.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Ecthyma. DermNet NZ".
  2. ^ "Dorlands Medical Dictionary:ecthyma".
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecthyma
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