Ecthyma

{{Distinguish|ecthyma gangrenosum|ecthyma contagiosum|eczema}}

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Ecthyma ({{IPAc-en||ɛ|k|ˈ|θ|aɪ|m|ə}}) is a variation of impetigo, presenting at a deeper level of tissue.{{cite web |url=http://dermnetnz.org/bacterial/ecthyma.html |title=Ecthyma. DermNet NZ |accessdate=}}

It is usually associated with group A (beta-hemolytic) Streptococcus (abbreviated GAS).{{cite web |url=http://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_hl_dorlands_split.jsp?pg=/ppdocs/us/common/dorlands/dorland/three/000033659.htm |title=Dorlands Medical Dictionary:ecthyma |accessdate=}} This variation has similar features to those of impetigo.