Question
A 7-year old boy presents with facial lesions for 5 days as shown in the image. Initially, they began as papules and pustules which then ruptured to form crusts. There is no history of fever or such lesions elsewhere. What is the treatment of choice in this skin condition:
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Topical clotrimazole
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Topical desonide
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Topical mupirocin
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Topical acyclovir
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � C
Explanation
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Ans. C. Topical Mupirocin
Explanation: The image shows honey-colored crusting lesions on the face which is characteristic of impetigo contagiosa, a common benign bacterial skin infection in children, often caused by staphylococcus aureus. Topical mupirocin /fusidic acid are drugs of choice. Hand hygiene and sanitization are vital as it is often spread by autoinoculation.
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