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Exam questionKROK 2Medicine · 2013

10 days after birth a newborn developed a sudden fever up to 38,1°C. Objectively: the skin in the region of navel, abdomen and chest is erythematous; there are multiple peasized blisters with no infiltration at the base; single bright red moist erosions with epidermal fragments on the periphery. What is your provisional diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Atopic dermatitis
  2. Epidemic pemphigus of newborn
  3. Vulgar impetigo
  4. Streptococcal impetigo
  5. Syphilitic pemphigus
Correct answer

Epidemic pemphigus of newborn

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