A 5-year-old boy presents with a widespread vesicular rash on an erythematous base, mainly on the trunk, with lesions in different stages of evolution...

Question

A 5-year-old boy presents with a widespread vesicular rash on an erythematous base, mainly on the trunk, with lesions in different stages of evolution. He is otherwise well. What is the MOST likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Varicella (chickenpox)

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Measles

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Hand, foot and mouth disease

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Impetigo

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Erythema multiforme

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Varicella

A 5-year-old boy presents with a widespread vesicular rash on an erythematous base, mainly on the trunk, with lesions in different stages of evolution. He is otherwise well. What is the MOST likely diagnosis?