Question 03 Which of the following signs are commonly found on physical examination in patients with postnatal rubella infection? |
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| Palpable occipital lymph nodes |
| Purpuric rash |
| Conjunctivitis |
| 'Strawberry' tongue |
| Skin vesicles |
| Check answer |
ExplanationPalpable occipital lymph nodes are characteristic of rubella infection. The rash of rubella is not purpuric. Conjunctivitis is classically a feature of measles infection. A 'strawberry' is seen in Kawasaki disease. A vesicular rash is seen in infections such as varicella (chicken pox) and Hand, Foot and Mouth disease. |