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10 Conditions You Didn’t Know Were Contagious

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Impetigo

If you notice new blisters on your skin—especially ones that burst and crust over—then keep your hands to yourself.

Impetigo, a skin infection most commonly caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus strains of bacteria, can be transmitted both by skin-to-skin contact and via contaminated items like clothing, bedding, and towels.

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