Case presentation A 15-month-old boy presented with mild fever, an erythematous rash along with blisters near the nose and mouth, and desquamation of skin on the buttocks and genitalia region. Past medical history Viral upper respiratory tract infection for one week Up-to-date immunizations Physical examination Table 1.
Clinical findings and symptoms of the patient. General Irritable and inconsolable Vital signs Pulse- 152/min Temperature- 38.7°C Respiratory rate- 36 breaths/min HEENT findings Atraumatic Mildly injected conjunctiva Greyish bilateral tympanic membrane Clear rhinorrhea Cracked and dry lips Dry oral mucosa without intraoral lesions Erythematous pharynx Skin Patchy erythema on face, neck, chest, back, bilateral axilla, antecubital fossa, and upper extremities Blisters on the chest, axilla, and gluteal region; ruptured with minimal pressure Circumoral erythema in the…
