30th September 2021

A 2-year-old boy presents with a cough, coryzal symptoms and inflamed eyes, indicative of conjunctivitis

A 2-year-old boy presents with a cough, coryzal symptoms and inflamed eyes, indicative of conjunctivitis. He has a fever of 40 degrees. Small white spots have begun to form on the inside of the mouth three days after he first experienced the fever. In addition, a rash has started to form behind his ears. The GP suspects a viral illness. What is the most likely cause of this boy’s symptoms?

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