SAQ 1127 – febrile toddler with rash and conjunctivitis

An 18-month-old immunised boy presents with 7 days of fever greater than 39 degrees C, poor oral intake and lethargy. He appears unwell with a blanching rash with some desquamation, a red tongue and bilateral conjunctivitis.

List four (4) possible diagnoses, starting with the most likely.

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List the diagnostic criteria for the most likely diagnosis.

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List four (4) important investigations, giving a rationale for each.

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</p> <table style="width:100%; table-layout:fixed; border-collapse:collapse;" class="saq-prop-table"> <thead> <tr> <th style="vertical-align:top; word-wrap:break-word; overflow-wrap:anywhere;">Investigation</th> <th style="vertical-align:top; word-wrap:break-word; overflow-wrap:anywhere;">Rationale</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="vertical-align:top; word-wrap:break-word; overflow-wrap:anywhere;">1.</td> <td style="vertical-align:top; word-wrap:break-word; overflow-wrap:anywhere;"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="vertical-align:top; word-wrap:break-word; overflow-wrap:anywhere;">2.</td> <td style="vertical-align:top; word-wrap:break-word; overflow-wrap:anywhere;"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="vertical-align:top; word-wrap:break-word; overflow-wrap:anywhere;">3.</td> <td style="vertical-align:top; word-wrap:break-word; overflow-wrap:anywhere;"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="vertical-align:top; word-wrap:break-word; overflow-wrap:anywhere;">4.</td> <td style="vertical-align:top; word-wrap:break-word; overflow-wrap:anywhere;"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>

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List three (3) possible drug therapies for the most likely condition.

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Total Score: 0 / 16

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