Question

A 4-year-old with a high fever (39°C) for several days, now resolved, followed by a pink maculopapular 'lace-like' rash starting on the trunk and spreading. Which viral exanthem is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Roseola infantum (HHV-6)

Answer

Measles

Answer

Chickenpox

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Rubella

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Erythema infectiosum (Parvovirus B19)

Practice question

A 4-year-old with a high fever (39°C) for several days, now resolved, followed by a pink maculopapular 'lace-like' rash starting on the trunk and spreading. Which viral exanthem is most likely?