Are You Confident of the Diagnosis? What you should be alert for in the history Characteristic findings on physical examination The diagnosis of erythema infectiousum (EI) is a clinical diagnosis that can be made with a careful history and physical examination. The classic course of illness involves three distinct stages: A mild prodromal illness characterized…
Are You Confident of the Diagnosis? What you should be alert for in the history A history of a cat exposure (scratch, bite, other contact) can be a clue to the diagnosis, as 80-90% of children with cat scratch disease (CSD) report contact with a cat. Kittens are most commonly implicated, as they more often…
Are You Confident of the Diagnosis? Characteristic findings on physical examination Papulo-purpuric gloves and socks syndrome (PPGSS) is characterized by the presence of palpable purpuric and petechial lesions over the hands and feet. There is often a sharp demarcation at the wrists and ankles, describing a gloves and socks distribution. The rash is typically painful…
