An 8-month old female suddenly developed a high fever (103 degrees F.) Her pedia
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Question
An 8-month old female suddenly developed a high fever (103 degrees F.) Her pediatrician examined her and found no signs of URT infection, meningitis or encephalitis. Two days later, the girls fever reached 105 degrees F and she suffered a febrile seizure. By the time the child was brought to the pediatricians office, her temperature had dropped. The doctor noted a generalized papular rash. What was the doctors most likely diagnosis for this child?
A. Erythema infectiosum caused by parvovirus B19
B. Hand-Foot-and-Mouth disease caused by coxsackle virus A
C.Measles caused by Morbillivirus
D.Roseola infantum caused by human herpes virus 6
E. Rubella caused by rubella virus
Explanation / Answer
Erythema infectiosum infection lasts for 4-14 days.and is spread primarily via aerosolized respiratory droplets. It causes fever initially, followed by an erythematous maculopapular rash on proximal extremities, and seizures.