impetiginous
/ˌɪmpɪˈtɪdʒɪnəs/
adjective
- Relating to or resembling impetigo, a contagious skin infection causing sores.
- Impetiginous lesions can spread quickly among children in close contact.
- The nurse cleaned the impetiginous sores carefully to prevent further infection.
- The doctor diagnosed the rash as impetiginous and prescribed antibiotics.