A 4-year-old boy presents with a 3-day history of fever and painful mouth ulcers. On examination, there are multiple small vesicles and ulcers on the ...

Question

A 4-year-old boy presents with a 3-day history of fever and painful mouth ulcers. On examination, there are multiple small vesicles and ulcers on the buccal mucosa and tongue. He also has a few vesicles on his hands and feet. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD)

Answer

Aphthous ulcers

Answer

Herpangina

Answer

Herpes simplex gingivostomatitis

Answer

Kawasaki disease

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

A 4-year-old boy presents with a 3-day history of fever and painful mouth ulcers. On examination, there are multiple small vesicles and ulcers on the buccal mucosa and tongue. He also has a few vesicles on his hands and feet. What is the most likely diagnosis?