SAQ 857 – Paediatrics – febrile rash in a child

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A 4-year-old boy is brought to your ED with a 2-day history of fever and rash. His vital signs are shown below and two photographs of the rash are provided with this question.

Observation Value
HR 145 bpm
RR 35/min
SpO2 98% on room air
Temp 39.5 deg C
Clinical photograph of a febrile child with a facial rash.
Rash photograph 1.
Clinical photograph of a febrile child with a rash on the head and upper trunk.
Rash photograph 2.

State the most likely diagnosis.

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List two rash features that support this diagnosis.

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Apart from fever, list two assessment features that support this diagnosis.

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List three important management features.

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How would you confirm the diagnosis?

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List three complications.

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