A 10-year-old Aboriginal girl from a remote community presents with multiple impetigo lesions and painful crusted sores on her legs. There is a histor...

Question

A 10-year-old Aboriginal girl from a remote community presents with multiple impetigo lesions and painful crusted sores on her legs. There is a history of crowded housing and limited access to running water. Which intervention is most important to reduce her long-term risk of rheumatic fever and kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

Single-dose benzathine benzylpenicillin IM and skin health program

Answer

Topical mupirocin only

Answer

Oral flucloxacillin for 3 days only

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No antibiotics; focus on hygiene

Answer

Routine echocardiography screening only

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Skin infection and rheumatic fever prevention