A 2-year-old child presents with a widespread, itchy, vesicular rash. The lesions started on the trunk and have spread centrifugally. Some lesions are...

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A 2-year-old child presents with a widespread, itchy, vesicular rash. The lesions started on the trunk and have spread centrifugally. Some lesions are crusted over, while new vesicles are still appearing. The child has a mild fever. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Chickenpox (Varicella)

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Measles

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Hand, foot, and mouth disease

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Insect bites

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Erythema Infectiosum (Slapped Cheek)

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Chickenpox

A 2-year-old child presents with a widespread, itchy, vesicular rash. The lesions started on the trunk and have spread centrifugally. Some lesions are crusted over, while new vesicles are still appearing. The child has a mild fever. What is the most likely diagnosis?