طفل عمره ٤ سنوات في الحضانة، منذ ٣ أيام ظهرت عنده بثور صغيرة حول الأنف والفم انفجرت وتركت قشوراً عسلية اللون، وهو يحكها. حرارته طبيعية، وحالته العامة جيدة، وأخته الصغيرة بدأت تظهر عندها نفس القشور. ما الأرجح وما التعليم؟

A 4-year-old nursery child developed small blisters around the nose and mouth 3 days ago that burst, leaving honey-coloured crusts he scratches. He is afebrile and well, and his younger sister is starting to develop similar crusts. What is likely and what is taught?

1. Impetigo; no touching crusts, wash hands
2. Acne; apply an oily cream
3. Food allergy; antihistamine only
4. Dry eczema; daily moisturising only

Answer: A) Impetigo; no touching crusts, wash hands. Impetigo is a contagious superficial bacterial infection with honey crusts, treated with topical or oral antibiotics, hygiene and no towel sharing.