A 2-year-old has honey-colored crusts around the nose and mouth after scratching insect bites. He is afebrile and otherwise well. There are five

Question

A 2-year-old has honey-colored crusts around the nose and mouth after scratching insect bites. He is afebrile and otherwise well. There are five small lesions and no surrounding cellulitis. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Topical mupirocin

Answer

Oral prednisone

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Incision and drainage

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Topical ketoconazole

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Acyclovir

Impetigo — ABFM Board MCQ

A 2-year-old has honey-colored crusts around the nose and mouth after scratching insect bites. He is afebrile and otherwise well. There are five small lesions and no surrounding cellulitis. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial treatment?