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Exanthema vs Enanthema?
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Exanthema - rash on body
Enanthema - rash in mouth
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What does it mean if enanthema and exanthema are found together?
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Viral or bacterial toxin-related cause
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Common causes of enanthema accompanied by exanthema:
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- Scarlet fever
- Chickenpox
- Infectious mononucleosis
- Viral pharyngitis
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How to get to a specific Dx when suspecting viral/bacterial cause?
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Collect swab sample
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What is always NB to remember when pt. presents with skin rash?
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Look for rash in mouth - enanthema
