This 17-month-old infant was healthy until about 8 days ago, when his mother observed severe erythematous blotches over his face and neck. particularly about the mouth. The mother then used an oil or salve of some type, which seemingly exacerbated they lesions. During the next 3 to 4 days, these developed into crusted ulcers. In addition, the child became fretful and refused, his diet. The mother thought he might have been a bit febrile,
He was seen by Dr. Monash at Pediatrics East on Tuesday, September 21, and a diagnosis, of impetigoe was made. He was begun on Bactroban ointment and oral Ceclor; however, the lesions progressed and the patient’s general condition deteriorated. His temperature went up, and he refused solid food and began
He was seen by Dr. Monash at Pediatrics East on Tuesday, September 21, and a diagnosis, of impetigoe was made. He was begun on Bactroban ointment and oral Ceclor; however, the lesions progressed and the patient’s general condition deteriorated. His temperature went up, and he refused solid food and began