A 35-year-old man with known Crohn's disease affecting the terminal ileum presents with increased stool frequency, abdominal cramping, and low-grade f...

Question

A 35-year-old man with known Crohn's disease affecting the terminal ileum presents with increased stool frequency, abdominal cramping, and low-grade fever. His inflammatory markers (CRP, faecal calprotectin) are elevated. He is currently taking mesalazine maintenance therapy. According to NICE NG129, what is the most appropriate initial treatment to induce remission of this flare-up?

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Oral prednisolone

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Azathioprine

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Infliximab

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Oral budesonide

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Metronidazole

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Crohn's Disease Flare