A patient with a purulent skin and soft tissue infection (SS…
A patient with a purulent skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI). History reveals a previous MRSA infection in a family member. The clinician performs an incision and drainage of the lesion and sends a sample to the lab for culture. What is the next step in treating this patient?
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A patient presenting with nasal congestion, fever, purulent nasal discharge, headache, and facial pain begins treatment with amoxicillin-clavulanate. At a follow-up visit ten days after the initiation of treatment, the patient continues to have purulent discharge, congestion, and facial pain without fever. What is the next course of action for this patient?
Read DetailsA parent reports the appearance of areas of depigmented skin…
A parent reports the appearance of areas of depigmented skin on a child, which has spread rapidly. The provider notes asymmetrically patterned tri-colored macules in a dermatomal distribution. What type of vitiligo does the provider suspect?
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