Ecthyma
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| Specialty | Dermatology  |
Ecthyma( ec·thy·ma | \ ek-ˈthī-mə )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.