Allen is sent to the school nurse because the teacher notices a lesion on his face. The school nurse examines around his month and notes that the area has a yellow crust over the top. The nurse calls Allen's mother
His mother states that he was diagnosed with impetigo two days ago and has been on antibiotics since then. The nurse knows the cause for impetigo is usually: 1. A bacterial infection.
2. Staphylococcus aureus.
3. Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus.
4. All of the above.
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1. It is a bacterial infection, but this is not the only correct answer.
2. It is usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus, but this is not the only correct answer.
3. It can be caused by A B-hemolytic streptococcus, but this is not the only answer.
4. All the answers are correct.
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