Question

A 6-year-old with suspected eczema herpeticum has rapidly worsening painful eczema with punched-out lesions and fever. What is the immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Emergency same-day referral for systemic aciclovir

Answer

Topical aciclovir and review

Answer

Oral flucloxacillin

Answer

Topical steroid only

Answer

No treatment

Practice question

A 6-year-old with suspected eczema herpeticum has rapidly worsening painful eczema with punched-out lesions and fever. What is the immediate management?