Paediatric Infections · NEET PG Preparation Paediatrics
A 6-month-old infant is brought with a 3-day history of high-grade fever that abruptly defervesced today, followed immediately by the appearance of a…
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easy · MCQ · Q-A8A035
A 6-month-old infant is brought with a 3-day history of high-grade fever that abruptly defervesced today, followed immediately by the appearance of a blanching, pinkish-maculopapular rash starting on the trunk and spreading to the neck and extremities. The infant is otherwise alert and plays actively. What is the most likely diagnosis?
- A.Measles (Rubeola)
- B.Rubella (German Measles)
- C.Exanthem subitum (Roseola infantum)Correct answer
- D.Erythema infectiosum
Solution
Roseola infantum (exanthem subitum), typically caused by Human Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6), is characterized by high-grade fever lasting 3-5 days that abruptly resolves, followed instantly by the onset of a maculopapular rash appearing as the fever disappears.
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