9 Days Of High in Pediatrics — 2yo Child | Pediatric Infectious | SMLE Q#11169

SMLE Question #11169

Pediatrics Pediatric Infectious

Objective: OBJ-113

Last updated: February 2026
A 2-year-old girl is brought to clinic with 9 days of high remittent fever despite antipyretics, marked irritability, and poor appetite. She has bilateral non-purulent conjunctival injection, bright red cracked lips, a diffusely erythematous tongue, a polymorphous maculopapular rash on the trunk and limbs, and tender swelling with erythema of the hands and feet. A 2 cm unilateral anterior cervical lymph node is noted. There is no cough or coryza. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Continue in practice mode

Sign in and start a focused practice session to view options, submit your answer, and read the full explanation.

Related questions