Question

A 22-year-old woman presents with fever, chills, hypotension, and diffuse erythematous rash involving the palms and soles after using a high-absorbency tampon. Laboratory tests show elevated liver enzymes and creatinine. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome

Answer

Meningococcemia

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Kawasaki disease

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Rocky Mountain spotted fever

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Scarlet fever

Practice question

A 22-year-old woman presents with fever, chills, hypotension, and diffuse erythematous rash involving the palms and soles after using a high-absorbency tampon. Laboratory tests show elevated liver enzymes and creatinine. What is the most likely diagnosis?