2. Fever
Since impetigo is an infection, it’s not uncommon for those who are infected to have a fever. The fever can often appear before any other symptoms. Most people notice the fever and seek medical treatment without knowing the reason for it. The fever can be treated with over-the-counter medication and should go away once a patient starts taking the antibiotic to treat the bacterial infection.
A fever is the body’s natural reaction to an infection. When the body realizes there are bacteria present, it attempts to reset the body and does so by raising the body’s temperature. If the fever gets too high, seek medical attention. Cool baths can also help treat a fever. Children are more likely to suffer from a higher fever while infected with impetigo. Dehydration is common with fevers, so be sure to encourage children and babies to drink plenty of water and do so yourself if you have impetigo.