A 6-year-old Aboriginal boy from a remote community presents with multiple crusted impetiginous lesions on his legs and arms. There is a family histor...

Question

A 6-year-old Aboriginal boy from a remote community presents with multiple crusted impetiginous lesions on his legs and arms. There is a family history of rheumatic fever. According to Australian guidance, which antibiotic choice is most appropriate to reduce both skin infection and rheumatic fever risk?

Accepted Answer

Single intramuscular dose of benzathine benzylpenicillin

Answer

Topical mupirocin alone

Answer

Oral dicloxacillin

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Oral azithromycin only

Answer

No antibiotic; hygiene advice only

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Impetigo and rheumatic fever risk