A 5-year-old child presents with a widespread, itchy, vesicular rash, predominantly on the trunk, face, and scalp, accompanied by mild fever. The vesi...

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A 5-year-old child presents with a widespread, itchy, vesicular rash, predominantly on the trunk, face, and scalp, accompanied by mild fever. The vesicles appear in crops and are at different stages of development (some crusted, some fluid-filled). What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Chickenpox (Varicella)

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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): Chickenpox (Varicella)

A 5-year-old child presents with a widespread, itchy, vesicular rash, predominantly on the trunk, face, and scalp, accompanied by mild fever. The vesicles appear in crops and are at different stages of development (some crusted, some fluid-filled). What is the most likely diagnosis?