A 32-year-old with mild to moderate extensive ulcerative colitis presents with increased stool frequency and rectal bleeding. What is the preferred in...

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A 32-year-old with mild to moderate extensive ulcerative colitis presents with increased stool frequency and rectal bleeding. What is the preferred induction therapy?

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Oral mesalazine plus rectal mesalazine

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Oral prednisolone 40 mg alone

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Azathioprine monotherapy

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Infliximab induction immediately

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Metronidazole

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Ulcerative colitis flare (mild to moderate)

A 32-year-old with mild to moderate extensive ulcerative colitis presents with increased stool frequency and rectal bleeding. What is the preferred induction therapy?