10 Questions
What type of rash is described in the text?
Maculopapular with a few vesicles
What is the term for a rash on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity?
Enanthem
Based on the symptoms described, what is the likely diagnosis?
Hand, foot, and mouth disease
What is the primary mode of transmission for the likely diagnosis?
Fecal-oral
What is the usual course of hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Self-limited with supportive treatment
What is the term for a rash on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity?
Enanthem
What is the usual course of hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Self-limited, with symptoms improving in 7-10 days
Which virus is commonly associated with hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Coxsackievirus
What is the primary mode of transmission for hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Fecal-oral route
What type of rash is described in the text?
Maculopapular rash
Study Notes
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.
Assessment of Pediatric Rash in a Clinic Setting Test your knowledge of pediatric dermatology with this quiz scenario involving a 5-year-old boy presenting with a maculopapular rash with vesicles on his hands and feet. Practice your diagnostic skills and learn about common childhood skin conditions.
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