A 4-year-old Aboriginal girl in a remote community presents with recurrent skin sores. Examination reveals multiple impetigo lesions. According to Aus...

Question

A 4-year-old Aboriginal girl in a remote community presents with recurrent skin sores. Examination reveals multiple impetigo lesions. According to Australian guidelines, why is systemic antibiotic treatment particularly important in this context?

Accepted Answer

To reduce risk of acute rheumatic fever and post-streptococcal complications

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To prevent tetanus

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To prevent measles

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To prevent asthma

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To prevent eczema

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Impetigo and ARF risk

A 4-year-old Aboriginal girl in a remote community presents with recurrent skin sores. Examination reveals multiple impetigo lesions. According to Australian guidelines, why is systemic antibiotic treatment particularly important in this context?