Childhood Infections Characterized By Exanthemas (Rashes)

Question 1

First disease

Answer 1

Measles (rubeola, 14-day measles)

Question 2

Second disease

Answer 2

Scarlet fever

Question 3

Third disease

Answer 3

Rubella (German measles, 3-day measles)

Question 4

Fourth disease

Answer 4

Filatow-Dukes’ disease (scalded skin syndrome?)

Question 5

Fifth disease

Answer 5

Erythema infectiosum (“slapped-cheek” appearance)

Question 6

Sixth disease

Answer 6

Roseola infantum (exanthem subitum, 3-day fever)

Question 7

Other diseases

Answer 7

• Hand, foot and mouth disease
• Chickenpox
• Smallpox
• Pityriasis rosea