3 Days Of Painful in Pediatrics — 2yo Child | Pediatric Infectious | SMLE Q#11337
SMLE Question #11337
Pediatrics
Pediatric Infectious
Objective: OBJ-113
Last updated: February 2026
A 2-year-old girl is brought with 3 days of painful oral lesions and fever. Examination shows clusters of vesicles and shallow ulcers on the lips, gingiva, anterior tongue, and hard palate with mild bleeding. Her mother reports poor oral intake due to pain and fewer wet diapers. She appears mildly dehydrated with dry mucous membranes and tender, erythematous, swollen gingiva. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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