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A 4-year-old girl has a known history of atopic dermatitis (eczema) since infancy with frequent flare ups and remissions. She has been brought into the ED by her mother with an acute exacerbation of her atopic dermatitis (eczema).

1. Complete the table below with clinical features and characteristics that distinguish a simple eczema exacerbation from eczema herpeticum. (6 marks) 6 marks

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You diagnose this child with severe eczema herpeticum.

2. State your initial management of this child, giving doses and routes of administration of medications where appropriate. (6 marks) 6 marks

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