A 4-year-old boy presents to the Emergency Department with a widespread, itchy, vesicular rash predominantly on his trunk, face, and scalp. He has a m...

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A 4-year-old boy presents to the Emergency Department with a widespread, itchy, vesicular rash predominantly on his trunk, face, and scalp. He has a mild fever. Several children at his nursery have had similar symptoms. 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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Scarlet Fever

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Erythema Infectiosum (Slapped Cheek)

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Chickenpox

A 4-year-old boy presents to the Emergency Department with a widespread, itchy, vesicular rash predominantly on his trunk, face, and scalp. He has a mild fever. Several children at his nursery have had similar symptoms. What is the most likely diagnosis?