A 14-month-old boy is brought to the clinic for evaluation of a rash. The rash started on the face and spread to the trunk. He also had a fever and cough for the past 2 days. His mother says that they recently immigrated from Asia and cannot provide vaccination records. The physical examination reveals a maculopapular rash on the face, trunk, and proximal limbs with no lymphadenopathy. Blue-white spots are noted on the oral mucosa and there is bilateral mild conjunctival injection. The causative agent of this condition belongs to which of the following virus families?
AssRNA naked viruses
BssRNA enveloped viruses
CdsRNA naked viruses
DdsRNA enveloped viruses
EssDNA enveloped viruses
Physical exam of a 15-year-old female reveals impetigo around her mouth. A sample of the pus is taken and cultured. Growth reveals gram-positive cocci in chains that are bacitracin sensitive. Which of the following symptoms would be concerning for a serious sequela of this skin infection?
AMyocarditis
BJoint swelling
CFever
DChorea
EHematuria
A 37-year-old woman with a history of systemic lupus erythematosus, on prednisone and methotrexate, presents to the dermatology clinic with three weeks of a diffuse, itchy rash. Physical exam is remarkable for small red papules in her bilateral axillae and groin and thin reddish-brown lines in her interdigital spaces. The following skin biopsy is obtained. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment?
ACapsaicin cream
BKetoconazole cream
CPermethrin cream
DHydrocortisone cream
ENystatin cream
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