Question 145 · LEK · Impetigo
Indicate the false statement concerning impetigo:
- A. impetigo is the most common bacterial infection in children.
- B. in many cases it is caused by beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection.
- C. erythema, followed by blisters and honey and yellow crusts occur.
- D. glomerulonephritis may be a complication of impetigo.
- E. Lisch nodules are found in more than 90% of patients with impetigo.
Hint
One option describes a finding of a phakomatosis, not of a superficial skin infection.
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