Your patient is a 64-year-old man with a recurrent case of herpes. He has called 911 because he has raised, red lesions scattered around his stomach and back. His medical history includes taking medications for gout. Which of the following should you suspect?

A) Erythema multiforme
B) Stevens-Johnson syndrome
C) Toxic epidermal necrolysis
D) Cellulitis


Answer: A

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