A child has fever, cough, coryza, conjunctivitis and white spots on the buccal mucosa. Which action is appropriate?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Treat as measles: give vitamin A
- Step 1: Koplik spots indicate measles. Step 2. Vitamin A reduces complications and measles is notifiable immediately. Answer: vitamin A, isolation and notification. Why not the others: The other options miss the diagnosis.
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