Abstract
A mother attends the surgery with her 6-year-old son. He has developed a rash underneath his chin and around his nostrils. The rash is crusty and a few other children at his school had a similar rash last week. You diagnose impetigo.
How long should this patient be advised to remain absent from school? Select ONE option only.
3 days
5 days
7 days
No need to exclude from school
Until lesions have crusted or healed