Australian Aboriginal children have a high incidence of impetigo caused by Streptococcus pyogenes.A common outcome of this infection is

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Impetigo caused by Streptococcus pyogenes can lead to rheumatic fever, a serious inflammatory condition that can damage the heart, joints, nervous system, and other organs. This is especially prevalent in Australian Aboriginal populations who have a higher incidence of impetigo compared to the general population. Meningococcal disease, otitis media, pneumonia, and trachoma are not direct outcomes of impetigo caused by Streptococcus pyogenes.

Australian Aboriginal Children Have a High Incidence of Impetigo Caused