A 44-year-old presents with unilateral painful vesicular rash in a dermatomal distribution not crossing midline. What is the best initial management w...

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A 44-year-old presents with unilateral painful vesicular rash in a dermatomal distribution not crossing midline. What is the best initial management within 72 hours of rash onset?

Accepted Answer

Oral aciclovir

Answer

Oral flucloxacillin

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Topical aciclovir

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Systemic corticosteroids alone

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No treatment required

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A 44-year-old presents with unilateral painful vesicular rash in a dermatomal distribution not crossing midline. What is the best initial management within 72 hours of rash onset?