1st August 2023

A 58 year old patient with a background of well-controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus attends his GP with a 24 hour history of a vesicular rash

A 58 year old patient with a background of well-controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus attends his GP with a 24 hour history of a vesicular rash located on his left upper shoulder only. Prior to this, he had been feeling generally tired for a few days and thought he “felt hot and itchy” at times.

Which of the following best describes the mechanism of the most appropriate treatment?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.