Question

A 7-year-old Aboriginal boy from a remote community has recurrent painful skin sores and a history of hospitalisation with streptococcal skin infection. Which statement best reflects current Australian understanding of the significance of such skin infections?

Accepted Answer

They are a risk factor for acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease, so aggressive prevention and treatment are important

Answer

They are minor and have no systemic consequences

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They are only associated with cosmetic concerns

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They are caused only by Staphylococcus aureus and not linked to streptococcal disease

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They are unrelated to overcrowded living conditions

Practice question

A 7-year-old Aboriginal boy from a remote community has recurrent painful skin sores and a history of hospitalisation with streptococcal skin infection. Which statement best reflects current Australian understanding of the significance of such skin infections?