A teenager develops pustules on his chest. These burst and after a few days, forming a yellowish crust. He has no fever although lymph nodes in the area enlarge and become clusters of Gram-positive bacteria that are \(\beta\)-hemolytic on blood agar. Based on this information, you can conclude that he likely has. Multiple Choice Measles Impetigo Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome Rocky Mountain spotted fever Anthrax
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