Question

An 11-year-old boy with skin lesions on his trunk characteristic of ringworm has been brought to the health care provider. Which aspect of the clinician’s assessment relates most directly to the suspected diagnosis?

Answer 1

1. Previous infection caused by other parasitic worms.
2. Potential contact of the boy with the fungus from pets or other children because ringworm has a fungal etiology.
3. Allergic reactions to drugs and environmental substances because lesions can be from allergic reaction.
4. The child's infanthood immunization history.