Which of the following is a highly contagious dermatologic disease that causes inflammation and pustules that become crusted before healing? 

A. Streptococcal sore throat
B. Impetigo
C. Herpes simplex virus
D. Conjunctivitis
E. Respiratory syncytial virus


B. Impetigo
Impetigo is a highly contagious dermatologic disease caused by staphylococcal, or sometimes streptococcal, bacteria.

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