Impetigo (school sores) exclusion
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Teaching point — how the wording changes the answer
Per NHMRC guidance, a child with impetigo who has commenced appropriate antibiotics does not need school exclusion; sores on exposed areas should be covered with a waterproof dressing. (Without antibiotics, exclude until sores are dry/crusted.)
Q43
Child with impetigo started on antibiotics but blisters not covered; school exclusion advice?
Key clue
Antibiotics commenced = no exclusion, just cover sores
Show answer
No exclusion (cover sores with waterproof dressing)