karusmle
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A 2-day-old newborn is brought to the physician because of a generalized rash for 6 hours. The newborn is active, alert, and feeding well. His temperature is 36.9 C (98.4 F). Examination shows a rash consisting of numerous white and pale yellow papules with a large base of macular erythema over the trunk and extrements. Wright's stain of scrapings from the lesion shows eosinophils. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
A) Reassurance
B) Topical corticosteroid therapy
C) Intravenous acyclovir therapy
D) Intravenous ampicillin and gentamicin therapy
E) Intervenous nafcillin therapy
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| drhyd
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Reassurance
Is this erythema toxicum.(not on soles and palms)
Usually on 2nd and 3rd day, harmless look terible.
disapper in 2 weeks
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| MAZI
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A REASSURANCE
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| infliximab
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