6-year-old Boy in Pediatrics — 6yo Child | Pediatric Infectious | SMLE Q#16689
SMLE Question #16689
Pediatrics
Pediatric Infectious
Objective: OBJ-113
Last updated: February 2026
A 6-year-old boy has 3 days of low-grade fever, malaise, conjunctivitis, coryza, and dry cough. Yesterday, a nonpruritic, blanching, discrete pink maculopapular rash began on the face and spread to the trunk and limbs. He is well-appearing. His immunisations are mostly up to date, but the family is unsure whether he received the second MMR dose. Examination shows mild posterior auricular lymphadenopathy and no oral mucosal lesions. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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