30th September 2021

A 2-year-old boy presents with a low-grade fever

A 2-year-old boy presents with a low-grade fever. He has suboccipital and postauricular lymphadenopathy. A maculopapular rash has appeared on his face. It is now beginning to spread throughout his body. The GP suspects a viral illness. What is the most likely cause of this boy’s symptoms?

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