Rash and Respiratory Symptoms
Practice Question and Answer.
A 2-year-old child is brought to the pediatrician with a high fever that has
lasted for three days. The child has been irritable and has had a decreased
appetite. On physical examination, the child has a fever of 103°F and a
rash on the trunk and arms. The rash is pink and maculopapular. The
child's parents report that the child had a similar illness six months ago. -
Answer-Roseola (hhv-6)
A 5-year-old child is brought to the pediatrician with a high fever, cough,
and runny nose. The child's parents report that the child has been feeling
unwell for several days and has developed a rash on the chest and back.
On physical examination, the child has a fever of 102°F and a rash that is
pink and maculopapular. The child also has swollen lymph nodes in the
neck. - Answer-adenovirus
signs and symptoms of adenovirus - Answer-Fever
- Sore throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Cough
- Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
- Ear infection
- Gastrointestinal symptoms (such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting)
- Skin rash
- Swollen lymph nodes
In severe cases, adenovirus infection can lead to pneumonia, bronchitis,
meningitis, or other serious complications.
A 25-year-old woman presents to her primary care physician with
complaints of a runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing. She reports
that she has had these symptoms for the past several days and that they
are interfering with her ability to work. On physical examination, the patient
has clear nasal discharge and some mild erythema of the nasal mucosa. -
Answer-rhino virus
signs and symptoms of rhinovirus - Answer-- Runny or stuffy nose
- Sneezing
