Question

A 4-year-old boy presents with a 3-day history of fever (up to 39.5°C), irritability, and refusal to eat. On examination, he has several small vesicular lesions on his palms, soles, and oral mucosa. He is otherwise well hydrated and alert. What is the most likely causative organism?

Accepted Answer

Coxsackievirus A

Answer

Varicella-zoster virus

Answer

Streptococcus pyogenes

Answer

Herpes simplex virus type 1

Answer

Parvovirus B19

Practice question

A 4-year-old boy presents with a 3-day history of fever (up to 39.5°C), irritability, and refusal to eat. On examination, he has several small vesicular lesions on his palms, soles, and oral mucosa. He is otherwise well hydrated and alert. What is the most likely causative organism?