A 4-year-old boy presents with a widespread, itchy, vesicular rash predominantly on his trunk, starting 2 days ago. He has a mild fever. Several child...

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A 4-year-old boy presents with a widespread, itchy, vesicular rash predominantly on his trunk, starting 2 days ago. He has a mild fever. Several children at his nursery have had similar symptoms. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Varicella (Chickenpox)

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Measles

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Hand, foot, and mouth disease

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Impetigo

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Scabies

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Varicella (Chickenpox)

A 4-year-old boy presents with a widespread, itchy, vesicular rash predominantly on his trunk, starting 2 days ago. He has a mild fever. Several children at his nursery have had similar symptoms. What is the most likely diagnosis?