Which bacterial genus is responsible for impetigo, which is a superficial infection of the skin characterized by a honey-colored crusty rash?

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Which bacterial genus is responsible for impetigo, which is a superficial infection of the skin characterized by a honey-colored crusty rash?

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Streptococcus pyogenes or Staphylococcus aureus is responsible.

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