Chapter 16, Problem 6Q

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The pyogenic nature of Staphylococcus aureus, and Streptococcus pyogenic, and also determine the attributes of the two bacteria are likely to contribute to that phenomena.

Concept introduction

Impetigo is also known as pyoderma (Pyon means pus and derma mean skin), which is caused by two different types of bacteria. It is a contagious disease which is characterized by the development of flattened, small, red patches on the skin and limbs. These patches contain pus-filled, oozing vesicles on a red base. On the broken down of these vesicles, thick honey-colored sticky liquid ooze out that firmly attached to the skin and cause intense itching.