A 28-year-old with Crohn's disease presents with a flare-up of moderate severity (increased stool frequency, abdominal pain) but no systemic toxicity....

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A 28-year-old with Crohn's disease presents with a flare-up of moderate severity (increased stool frequency, abdominal pain) but no systemic toxicity. According to NICE, which of the following is the preferred initial therapy?

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High-dose oral steroids (e.g., prednisolone)

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Intravenous cyclosporine

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Oral mesalazine

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Surgical resection

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Topical budesonide enemas only

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Crohn's disease

A 28-year-old with Crohn's disease presents with a flare-up of moderate severity (increased stool frequency, abdominal pain) but no systemic toxicity. According to NICE, which of the following is the preferred initial therapy?