The father of an 18-month-old girl noticed a small vesicle on her face several days ago. The lesion ruptured and left a straw-colored crust that remained on the girl's face
The eruption of new vesicles has prompted him to bring the child to the emergency department. Which of the following treatments for the child's skin problem is most likely?
A)
A topical antifungal ointment
B)
An oral corticosteroid
C)
An antiviral ointment
D)
A topical antibiotic
Ans:
D
Feedback:
The course and symptomatology of the child's skin disorder is characteristic of impetigo, which is bacterial in etiology and would likely be treated with a topical antibiotic such as mupirocin.
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