Question

A 4-year-old child presents with a 3-day history of fever, sore throat, and a widespread erythematous, blanching rash that feels like sandpaper. On examination, there is circumoral pallor and a strawberry tongue. 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 4-year-old child presents with a 3-day history of fever, sore throat, and a widespread erythematous, blanching rash that feels like sandpaper. On examination, there is circumoral pallor and a strawberry tongue. What is the most likely diagnosis?