| Ecthyma | |
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| Ecthyma | |
| Specialty | Dermatology  |
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.