Virology USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A 5-year-old child who has not had routine pediatric care develops a febrile disease with cough and a blotchy rash, and is brought to the emergency department. On physical examination, there is cervical and axillary lymphadenopathy. Also noted is an erythematous, maculopapular rash behind the ears and along the hairline, involving the neck and, to a lesser extent, the trunk. Examination of this patient's oropharynx would likely reveal which of the following lesions?
Answer choices
- AMultiple small white spots on the buccal mucosaCorrect answer
- BCurdy white material overlying an erythematous base on the oral mucosa
- CLarge shallow ulcers on the oral mucosa
- DCold sores on the lips
- EAdherent thin, whitish patch on gingiva
- FPetechiae on the soft palate
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