A 22-year-old male who has been backpacking around Southeast Asia for several months has responded well to treatment for scabies that he acquired while on his trip. What follow-up measures should be taken?
A)
Continuing his antibiotics until the full course is completed
B)
Treatment of individuals that he has been in close contact with
C)
Applying corticosteroid creams for at least 8 weeks to prevent recurrence
D)
Avoiding potentially irritating products such as dyes and perfumes
Ans:
B
Feedback:
Treatment of scabies should be extended to individuals with whom the affected person has had close contact. Antibiotics and steroids are not used in treatment of scabies, and irritants are of no particular threat.
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