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16-yo boy itchy all over, small white/pink bumps appearing on skin. lives in tropical mex w/ teen athletes. took antibiotcs 2 wks ago for staph boils?
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R/O CELLULITIS: Cellulitis is a superficial skin infection that can be caused after an abrasion or rupture of a boil . Keep the area clean and apply topical antibiotics. Seek prompt evaluation for potential need of oral antibiotics/X-ray /labs. F/U with your doctor if symptoms persist or worsen, oral antibiotics may be needed.GET THE AREA CULTURED TO EVALUATE FOR MRSA.
Answered 5/10/2015
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