impetigo is caused by either skin staph or skin strep. he does not neeed to get it from anyone since these bugs are normal flora on just about every human on this planet. an irritation. a scratch. a bite. is all that it takes to break the protective integrity of the skin and allow this bacteria to go inward and develop impetigo. this can take as little as a day or so. if the impetigo can be covered he is less likely to pose a risk to the other kids. it should be under treatment either with a topical or oral antibiotic regime.
how long does it take for impetigo to breakout. i have day care and one of the kids have an impetigo spot on his nose. the parents accuse me of giving it to him. the other kids do not have anything. this child bites his nails and picks his nose constantly. i bleach and change bedding everyday and wipe down where the kids touch. i even bleach patio and yard because i have dogs every to weeks. this child also has been sick for two weeks. how long does it take to break out? i am concerned about my other kids.