Question

A 35-year-old returning traveler from West Africa presents with fever, headache, and a maculopapular rash. On day 5, he develops small, raised lesions with a central depression. He reports no smallpox vaccination history. Which emerging infection should be suspected?

Accepted Answer

Monkeypox

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Chickenpox (Varicella)

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Measles

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Dengue fever

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Hand, foot and mouth disease

Practice question

A 35-year-old returning traveler from West Africa presents with fever, headache, and a maculopapular rash. On day 5, he develops small, raised lesions with a central depression. He reports no smallpox vaccination history. Which emerging infection should be suspected?