A 4-year-old boy has superficial erosions with honey-colored crusts around the nose after a cold. He is afebrile and otherwise well. Which of the

Question

A 4-year-old boy has superficial erosions with honey-colored crusts around the nose after a cold. He is afebrile and otherwise well. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Topical mupirocin for limited disease

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Immediate hospitalization

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Observation without hygiene advice

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Oral isotretinoin

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High-potency topical steroid

Impetigo — ABFM Board MCQ

A 4-year-old boy has superficial erosions with honey-colored crusts around the nose after a cold. He is afebrile and otherwise well. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial treatment?