Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2004
A man consults a physician with complaints of cramping pain in left side of the chest, general weakness, fever and headache that have appeared 2 days ago. This morning the patient noticed a skin rash on the chest. Physical examination: multiple aggregated vesicles with edematous covers filled with transparent liquid, 2-4 mm in diameter. Vesicles are situated on the erythematous and edematous background along 4-5 intercostals. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer options
- Streptococcal (Foxs) impetigo
- Herpes simplex
- Pityriasis rosea
- Herpes Zoster varicellosus
- Allergic dermatitis
Correct answer
Herpes Zoster varicellosus
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