Case Study:

Sally, age $3$ months, has a moist, red, vesicular rash on her cheeks, the backs of her hands, and her arms. Her mother said Sally was constantly trying to scratch the rash and often has difficulty sleeping. Her father has a family history of allergic rhinitis and asthma.

QUESTION:

Why do you think it is important to note the family history of the patient in this case?

All are correct.

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Because this condition is inherited.

Because this condition can be transmitted from person$-$to$-$person.

Because this can be transmitted via direct contact to vesicular fluids.