Question: are impetigo and staph the same?
Answer: Here are some things you should know about these two common infections. IMPETIGO is a superficial skin infection, most commonly caused by the bacteria Streptococcus (Strep for short) and Staphylococcus Aureus (Staph for short). This particular strain of Staph is called Methicillin Sensitive Staph Aureus (MSSA).