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  1. J.P.C. Peper

    J.P.C. Peper Bronze Member

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    What’s your diagnosis?

    I’ll post the correct answer in a few days!

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    J.P.C. Peper, Aug 15, 2012
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    typical skin rash in Measles
     

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    Correct answer:

    Yes, this is measles.

    It's a respiratory tract infection caused by a paramyxovirus. The classical symptoms of measles include four-day fevers and the three Cs — cough, coryza, conjunctivitis, fever, anorexia, and rashes. Koplik's spots seen inside the mouth are diagnostic for measles, but are not often seen. There's a risk of encephalitis.
     

    J.P.C. Peper, Aug 18, 2012
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