A 5-year-old child presents with fever, cough, and coryza for 3 days, followed by the appearance of a bright red 'slapped cheek' facial rash and a sub...

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A 5-year-old child presents with fever, cough, and coryza for 3 days, followed by the appearance of a bright red 'slapped cheek' facial rash and a subsequent lacy, reticular rash on the trunk and limbs. The child appears otherwise well. What is the most likely causative organism?

Accepted Answer

Parvovirus B19

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Varicella-zoster virus

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Group A Streptococcus

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Measles virus

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Coxsackievirus A

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease)

A 5-year-old child presents with fever, cough, and coryza for 3 days, followed by the appearance of a bright red 'slapped cheek' facial rash and a subsequent lacy, reticular rash on the trunk and limbs. The child appears otherwise well. What is the most likely causative organism?