A 5-year-old boy presents with a 2-day history of a intensely itchy, vesicular rash. It started on his trunk and has now spread to his face and limbs....

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A 5-year-old boy presents with a 2-day history of a intensely itchy, vesicular rash. It started on his trunk and has now spread to his face and limbs. Some of the vesicles have become cloudy and some have crusted over. He is otherwise well and afebrile. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Calamine lotion and advice on school exclusion

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Oral aciclovir

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Oral antibiotics (e.g., flucloxacillin)

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Topical hydrocortisone cream

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Admission to hospital for intravenous antivirals

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Chickenpox

A 5-year-old boy presents with a 2-day history of a intensely itchy, vesicular rash. It started on his trunk and has now spread to his face and limbs. Some of the vesicles have become cloudy and some have crusted over. He is otherwise well and afebrile. What is the most appropriate management?