A 6 year old child comes in with crusted pustules localized around her mouth.  When the doctor finds out the causative agent is Staphylococcus aureus , he prescribes pencillin and rest.  The doctor assures the patient's mother to not worry, as this condition is one of the most common child infections.  What does the child have?

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    1. A 6 year old child comes in with crusted pustules localized around her mouth.  When the doctor finds out the causative agent is Staphylococcus aureus , he prescribes pencillin and rest.  The doctor assures the patient's mother to not worry, as this condition is one of the most common child infections.  What does the child have?

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