A 28-year-old female teacher presents with a bright red rash on both cheeks ('slapped cheek' appearance), mild fever, and arthralgia in her hands and ...

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A 28-year-old female teacher presents with a bright red rash on both cheeks ('slapped cheek' appearance), mild fever, and arthralgia in her hands and wrists. What is the most likely causative organism?

Accepted Answer

Parvovirus B19

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Measles virus

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Rubella virus

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Streptococcus pyogenes

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Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV)

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

A 28-year-old female teacher presents with a bright red rash on both cheeks ('slapped cheek' appearance), mild fever, and arthralgia in her hands and wrists. What is the most likely causative organism?