Module 3 Dermatology Question and answers correctly solved 2023/2024

Module 3 Dermatology Question and answers correctly solved 2023/2024Summary: An 18-month-old girl is brought in for evaluation of a rapidly spreading rash that started after 3 days of fever. She has diffuse, blanching, erythematous macules, and papules but otherwise appears well. Most likely diagnosis: Roseola Most likely cause of the illness: Human herpes virus 6 (HHV-6) Treatment: Supportive only, as the rash is likely to resolve in 24 to 48 hours - correct answer An 18-month-old girl is brought to the office by her mother for an acute visit because of a rash. She had a subjective high fever for the past 3 days, along with some mild respiratory symptoms. She was given acetaminophen for the fever but no other medications. The fever has gone down in the past day, but today she developed a rash. The rash came up suddenly, starting on the trunk and spreading to the extremities. The child has no significant medical history and no known sick contacts, although she attends day care 3 days a week. On examination, she is mildly fussy but easily consolable in her mother's lap. She has a noticeable erythematous rash of small macules and papules that blanch on palpation. The remainder of h