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Petechiae, Purpura and Vasculitis

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Case Four, Question 2<br />

Answer: a & c<br />

• What else should be done at this time?<br />

a. Obtain a urinalysis (detection of renal<br />

involvement will impact treatment)<br />

b. Start systemic steroid (typically used when<br />

vasculitis is systemic or severe)<br />

c. Stop the IV antibiotics <strong>and</strong> replace with<br />

another (remove the offending agent)<br />

d. All of the above<br />

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