Lesions At Different Stages in Pediatrics — Case | Pediatric Infectious | SMLE Q#16457
SMLE Question #16457
Pediatrics
Pediatric Infectious
Objective: OBJ-113
Last updated: February 2026
A 5-year-old previously healthy boy has 3 days of malaise and low-grade fever. For 2 days, he has had an intensely pruritic rash appearing in crops. Lesions started as erythematous macules, progressed to clear vesicles, and some are now crusted, with lesions at different stages on the trunk, face, and extremities. He is alert, drinking fluids, and has no breathing difficulty, persistent vomiting, severe headache, or altered mental status. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
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