A 6-year-old boy presents with multiple honey-coloured crusted lesions on his face and extremities. He is afebrile and systemically well. According to...

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A 6-year-old boy presents with multiple honey-coloured crusted lesions on his face and extremities. He is afebrile and systemically well. According to Australian impetigo guidance, what is the most appropriate initial management for limited lesions?

Accepted Answer

Topical mupirocin ointment to affected areas

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Oral flucloxacillin for all cases

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Topical corticosteroids alone

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No treatment required, as this is self-limiting

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Immediate hospital admission for intravenous antibiotics

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Impetigo

A 6-year-old boy presents with multiple honey-coloured crusted lesions on his face and extremities. He is afebrile and systemically well. According to Australian impetigo guidance, what is the most appropriate initial management for limited lesions?