Luna’s little son has three raised, circular rashes on his legs. She takes him to the pediatrician, who examines the boy. After asking questions, he gets out a special light and tells Luna’s son that he is going to see if the skin lights up. When it does, the pediatrician tells Luna that he will be treating her son for ringworm. Luna is worried and does not like to give her son medication unless she knows that it is absolutely necessary. Which statement would the pediatrician MOST likely use to persuade Luna to use the anti-fungal prescription on her son?

A.
Ringworm infections can be deadly if not treated.

B.
The only way to confirm ringworm is using this light.

C.
Results from skin scrapings of ringworm take weeks receive.

D.
If it is something else, like hantavirus or anthrax, this will kill it as well.