Viral Infections USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A previously healthy 11 month old infant is brought to clinic for a rash that appeared this morning. For the previous 3 days he had a fever to 40 C but now seems playful and well. Examination shows a diffuse pink maculopapular eruption over the trunk. Which of the following is the most likely causal organism?
Answer choices
- AVaricella zoster virus
- BMeasles virus
- CParvovirus B19
- DHuman herpesvirus 6Correct answer
- ERubella virus
- FEnterovirus 71
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