Question

A 6-year-old boy presents with fever 38.9°C, non-blanching petechial rash on his legs and buttocks, abdominal pain and arthralgia. Platelets are normal; creatinine is slightly elevated; urinalysis shows haematuria and proteinuria. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Henoch-Schönlein purpura (IgA vasculitis)

Answer

Immune thrombocytopenia

Answer

Meningococcal septicaemia

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Idiopathic urticaria

Answer

Haemolytic uraemic syndrome

Practice question

A 6-year-old boy presents with fever 38.9°C, non-blanching petechial rash on his legs and buttocks, abdominal pain and arthralgia. Platelets are normal; creatinine is slightly elevated; urinalysis shows haematuria and proteinuria. What is the most likely diagnosis?