A child comes to the clinic with a skin rash. The maculopapular lesions are distributed around the mouth and have honey-colored drainage. The caregiver states that the rash is getting worse and seems to spread with the child's scratching. Which of the following advisory comments should be given?

B The lesions might indicate a noncontagious infection that does not require isolation. A The history and presentation might indicate chickenpox, a highly contagious disease. D The lesions are not contagious unless others have open wounds or lesions themselves. C The history and presentation might indicate an infectious illness called impetigo.