Question

A 2-year-old child presents with high fever for the last 3 days, followed by the sudden appearance of a blanching maculopapular rash after the fever subsides. The child is otherwise well. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Roseola (Exanthem subitum)

Answer

Measles

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Rubella

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Scarlet fever

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Erythema infectiosum (fifth disease)

Practice question

A 2-year-old child presents with high fever for the last 3 days, followed by the sudden appearance of a blanching maculopapular rash after the fever subsides. The child is otherwise well. What is the most likely diagnosis?