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An infant is brought to clinic with bright erythema in the neck and flexural folds after recent treatment with antibiotics for otitis media. What is the treatment for this condition? Topical nystatin cream under an occlusive dressing for 3-4 weeks Oral fluconazole 6 mg/kg on day 1, then 3 mg/kg/dose for 14 days Topical keratolytics and topical antibiotics for 7 to 10 days Apply nystatin with hydrocortisone cream to affected areas for 1 to 2 days

Name: an infant is brought to clinic with bright erythema in the neck and flexural folds after recent treatment with antibiotics for otitis media what is the treatment for this condition topical n 72287
Uploaded: 2023-08-04T01:29:35-08:00
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Description: an infant is brought to clinic with bright erythema in the neck and flexural folds after recent treatment with antibiotics for otitis media what is the treatment for this condition topical n 72287

          An infant is brought to clinic with bright erythema in the neck and flexural folds after recent treatment with antibiotics for otitis media. What is the treatment for this condition?

Topical nystatin cream under an occlusive dressing for 3-4 weeks
Oral fluconazole 6 mg/kg on day 1, then 3 mg/kg/dose for 14 days
Topical keratolytics and topical antibiotics for 7 to 10 days
Apply nystatin with hydrocortisone cream to affected areas for 1 to 2 days

an infant is brought to clinic with bright erythema in the neck and flexural folds after recent treatment with antibiotics for otitis media what is the treatment for this condition topical n 72287

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08/04/2023

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This clinical presentation is highly suggestive of candidal intertrigo, a common fungal infection caused by Candida albicans, often precipitated by antibiotic use which disrupts normal skin flora. Show more…

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An infant is brought to clinic with bright erythema in the neck and flexural folds after recent treatment with antibiotics for otitis media. What is the treatment for this condition? Topical nystatin cream under an occlusive dressing for 3-4 weeks Oral fluconazole 6 mg/kg on day 1, then 3 mg/kg/dose for 14 days Topical keratolytics and topical antibiotics for 7 to 10 days Apply nystatin with hydrocortisone cream to affected areas for 1 to 2 days