Other factors which cause impetigo are poor hygiene or humid, damp environment. Impetigo is a painful, itchy infection, causing a lot of discomfort in little kids. Children often spread the infection by severe scratching due to the irritated skin. Impetigo is contagious, and spread very easily from one child to another.
 

A question which is frequently asked in regard to the harmful affects of impetigo is if it can affect the eyes of children. The answer to this question is very troublesome to the parents. Though impetigo does not occur directly in the human eye, but it can harm the eyes when touched. The hand often carries the germs from the infection from one place to another. If comes in contact with human eye, the bacteria can result in serious damage to the child’s eyes. Any person infected with any contagious disease such as impetigo, should always wash their hands after treating the infected sores or blister. This is particularly important since the bacteria can cause serious damage to the delicate and vital organs like the eyes.

So, it is very important to prevent the spread of this infection by washing their hands, once the infected area is touched. It is the only way to keep oneself and others from the harms of impetigo.

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