A 5-year-old child presents with a 2-day history of fever, irritability, and painful vesicles on her hands, feet, and in her mouth (buccal mucosa and ...

Question

A 5-year-old child presents with a 2-day history of fever, irritability, and painful vesicles on her hands, feet, and in her mouth (buccal mucosa and tongue). There are also some maculopapular lesions on her buttocks. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Hand, foot, and mouth disease

Answer

Chickenpox (Varicella)

Answer

Herpetic gingivostomatitis

Answer

Measles

Answer

Erythema infectiosum (Slapped cheek)

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Hand, foot, and mouth disease

A 5-year-old child presents with a 2-day history of fever, irritability, and painful vesicles on her hands, feet, and in her mouth (buccal mucosa and tongue). There are also some maculopapular lesions on her buttocks. What is the most likely diagnosis?