A patient with intertrigo shows no improvement and persistent redness after treatment with drying agents and antifungal medications. The patient reports an onset of odor associated with a low-grade fever. What will the provider do next to manage this condition?

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The lack of improvement and onset of odor and fever suggest that the condition may be bacterial rather than fungal, and a culture will help determine the specific cause and guide appropriate antibiotic therapy. Evaluating for HIV may be indicated in certain cases, but it is not the next step in managing intertrigo. Ordering topical nystatin cream or prescribing a cephalosporin antibiotic would not be appropriate without further information about the underlying cause.

A Patient with Intertrigo Shows No Improvement and Persistent Redness