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Editor's Note: The Case Challenge series includes difficult-to-diagnose conditions, some of which are not frequently encountered by most clinicians but are nonetheless important to accurately recognize. Test your diagnostic and treatment skills using the following patient scenario and corresponding questions. If you have a case that you would like to suggest for a future Case Challenge, please contact us.
Case 1
Background or History of Present Illness:
A 6-year-old child presents with a mildly pruritic rash on their trunk. The parents report that the child may have had a low-grade fever the day prior to the rash developing but no other symptoms. The parents do not know whether the child had contact with anyone else with a similar rash; the child is up to date on all recommended vaccines.
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Public Information from the CDC and Medscape
Cite this: Can You Identify That Pediatric Rash? - Medscape - Feb 14, 2024.
