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A 5-year-old boy presents with a 2-day history of fever, sore throat, and a widespread erythematous rash. On examination, he has a temperature of 38.9°C, exudative tonsillitis, palatal petechiae, and a fine, punctate 'sandpaper' rash prominent in skin folds. He also has a 'strawberry tongue'. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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