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What type of rash is described in the text?
What type of rash is described in the text?
- Petechial with purpura
- Erythematous with bullae
- Pustular with crusts
- Maculopapular with a few vesicles (correct)
What is the term for a rash on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity?
What is the term for a rash on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity?
- Enanthem (correct)
- Purpura
- Erythema
- Exanthem
Based on the symptoms described, what is the likely diagnosis?
Based on the symptoms described, what is the likely diagnosis?
- Rubella
- Measles
- Hand, foot, and mouth disease (correct)
- Chickenpox
What is the primary mode of transmission for the likely diagnosis?
What is the primary mode of transmission for the likely diagnosis?
What is the usual course of hand, foot, and mouth disease?
What is the usual course of hand, foot, and mouth disease?
What is the term for a rash on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity?
What is the term for a rash on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity?
What is the usual course of hand, foot, and mouth disease?
What is the usual course of hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Which virus is commonly associated with hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Which virus is commonly associated with hand, foot, and mouth disease?
What is the primary mode of transmission for hand, foot, and mouth disease?
What is the primary mode of transmission for hand, foot, and mouth disease?
What type of rash is described in the text?
What type of rash is described in the text?
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Maculopapular rash with vesicles
Maculopapular rash with vesicles
A rash characterized by both flat, discolored spots (macules) and small, raised bumps (papules), sometimes with a few small blisters (vesicles).
Enanthem
Enanthem
An enanthem refers to a rash or small spots on the mucous membranes, specifically inside the oral cavity.
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD)
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD)
A viral illness causing sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet.
Fecal-oral transmission
Fecal-oral transmission
Spread of disease through contact with fecal matter that enters the mouth.
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Self-limited course
Self-limited course
Resolves on its own with supportive care within 7-10 days.
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Self-limited disease
Self-limited disease
Illness improving naturally without specific treatment, usually within 1-2 weeks.
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Coxsackievirus and HFMD
Coxsackievirus and HFMD
Coxsackievirus is a common cause of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease.
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Maculopapular rash
Maculopapular rash
A rash with flat, discolored spots and small, raised bumps.
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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
- The rash described in the text is a viral exanthem, characterized by a rash on the hands, feet, and mouth.
- The term for a rash on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity is enanthem.
- The likely diagnosis based on the symptoms described is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD).
- The primary mode of transmission for HFMD is through contact with an infected person's feces, saliva, or mucus, as well as contact with contaminated surfaces.
- The usual course of HFMD is a self-limiting illness, with symptoms typically resolving on their own within 7-10 days.
- The virus commonly associated with HFMD is Coxsackievirus A16 or Enterovirus 71.
- HFMD is a highly contagious disease, with transmission often occurring through close contact with an infected person, contaminated feces, or fomites.
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