Longstanding Atopic Dermatitis Develops in Medicine / Internal Medicine — 6yo Child | Dermatology | SMLE Q#8726
SMLE Question #8726
Medicine / Internal Medicine
Dermatology
Last updated: February 2026
A 6-year-old boy with longstanding atopic dermatitis develops 3 days of worsening erythema and oozing of lesions in both antecubital fossae, with mild pruritus. Examination shows multiple superficial erosions and excoriations with overlying thick golden, honey-colored crusts confined to areas of eczema. He has no fever or systemic symptoms. Which organism is the most likely cause of this skin infection?
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