Question

A 4-year-old child is brought to the GP with a 3-day history of fever, irritability, and refusal to eat. On examination, there are several small, painful ulcers on the tongue and buccal mucosa, and a vesicular rash on the palms of her hands and soles of her feet. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Hand, foot, and mouth disease

Answer

Herpetic gingivostomatitis

Answer

Chickenpox (Varicella)

Answer

Measles

Answer

Herpangina

Practice question

A 4-year-old child is brought to the GP with a 3-day history of fever, irritability, and refusal to eat. On examination, there are several small, painful ulcers on the tongue and buccal mucosa, and a vesicular rash on the palms of her hands and soles of her feet. What is the most likely diagnosis?