In ________, the skin develops oozing lesions that eventually crust over with a distinctive honey-colored crust. It is highly contagious for those who come in contact with the lesions or the exudates from them. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


impetigo
Impetigo causes the formation of oozing skin lesions that eventually crust over with a distinctive honey-colored crust.

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