1st April 2022

A 28-year-old gentleman presents to the emergency department complaining of 4 days of worsening flu-like symptoms

A 28-year-old gentleman presents to the emergency department complaining of 4 days of worsening flu-like symptoms associated with odynophagia, dysuria and an extensive rash. His vital signs are all normal, except for a temperature of 39.3°C. He appears to be unwell, and you notice a few small vesicles on his oral mucosa. On examination, an erythematous rash on his chest and arms that coalesced with many small vesicles and flaccid bullae was found. The skin lesions are tender to touch on palpation. Nikolsky sign is positive.

What is the most appropriate management for this gentleman?

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