A father brings in his 7-year-old twin sons because they have a diffuse rash. They have several papules, vesicles, pustules, and crusts on their scalps, torso, and limbs. The skin lesions are pruritic. Other than that, the boys appear to be well. The father reports that several children in school have a similar rash. The family recently returned from a beach vacation but have not traveled internationally. Both boys have stable vital signs within normal limits. What is the most common complication of the infection the boys appear to have?
AEncephalitis
BHepatitis
CBacterial superinfection of skin lesions
DCerebellar ataxia
EPneumonia
A 65-year-old man presents to his primary care physician for a rash. He states that for the past several days he has felt burning and itching around his eye. Yesterday, he noticed that a rash had formed. Review of systems is notable for mild diarrhea for the past week. The patient has a past medical history of diabetes, asthma, seasonal allergies, and hypertension. He is not currently taking any medications. Physical exam is notable for a vesicular rash surrounding the orbit. Which of the following is the best next step in management?
AAcyclovir
BRemoval of gluten containing products from the diet
CTopical steroids
DTopical mupirocin
EOral steroids
A 15-month-old girl is brought to the physician because of the sudden appearance of a rash on her trunk that started 6 hours ago and subsequently spread to her extremities. Four days ago, she was taken to the emergency department because of a high fever and vomiting. She was treated with acetaminophen and discharged the next day. The fever persisted for several days and abated just prior to appearance of the rash. Physical examination shows a rose-colored, blanching, maculopapular rash, and postauricular lymphadenopathy. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
ARoseola infantum
BRubella
CErythema infectiosum
DDrug allergy
ENonbullous impetigo
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