Question

A 7-year-old boy presents with a 2-day history of fever, sore throat, and a widespread erythematous rash that feels like sandpaper. On examination, he has a strawberry tongue and palatal petechiae. His pharynx is inflamed. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Scarlet fever

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Measles

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Rubella

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Kawasaki disease

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Hand, foot, and mouth disease

Practice question

A 7-year-old boy presents with a 2-day history of fever, sore throat, and a widespread erythematous rash that feels like sandpaper. On examination, he has a strawberry tongue and palatal petechiae. His pharynx is inflamed. What is the most likely diagnosis?