Outbreak of contagious skin infection seen in 2 Clark County schools

An outbreak of Impetigo, a contagious skin infection, has been reported in at least two Clark County school districts and prompted health officials to alert the public about the disease.

They called it a public health concern.

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Impetigo can be caused by two different bacteria, staph or strep, said Kitty Smith, nursing and communicable disease supervisor for the Clark County Combined Health District.

Bumps and blisters of any size on the skin, usually on exposed areas, are signs of the disease, Smith said.

The disease can be spread by direct skin-to-skin contact.