Many vesicles on his back (914/1700)

A 5yo boy was brought to GP with high temp and many vesicles on his back. What is the most
appropriate management?
a. Topic acyclovir
b. Oral acyclovir
c. Oral antibiotics
d. Topical steroids
e. None




























answer: E

Generalized vesicles = chicken pox
Symptomatic management

2 comments:

  1. Unknown9 August 2016 at 16:41

    Why not oral acyclovir ?

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    1. Unknown29 July 2017 at 01:54

      Oral acyclovir is given in severe varicella infections to children above 12 years and adults as well.

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