Question

A small infant is presented at a local health-care clinic with a rash of small red raised spots that "blanch" when touched. When questioned, the mother indicates that about 5 days earlier the child was running a high fever of 105oC. The mother thought the child was getting better when the fever subsided, but then the baby bloomed into a rash that covered most of the body. The mother was concerned about this new development and brought the baby to the clinic. What disease do you suspect the child has

Answer 1

Answer:

Roseola

Explanation:

A common viral infection in young children that may cause high fever and a rash.

Roseola is a generally mild infection caused by two strains of herpes virus. It's common, usually affecting children by age two