Despite the fact that skin-to-skin contact is important in establishing bonding between babies and their caregivers, that same contact can also expose them to pathogens.  You have been asked to teach a short class for child care workers to help them identify highly contagious diseases that can cause outbreaks in their environment.  Which two of these conditions are most common and most infectious in babies?

A. Impetigo and ringworm
B. Ringworm and hand, foot, and mouth disease
C. Impetigo and cellulitis
D. Conjunctivitis and rubella
E. Impetigo and conjunctivitis


Answer: E

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