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Exam questionKROK 2Medicine · 2017

10 days after birth a newborn developed 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; isolated bright red moist erosions with epidermal fragments are observed on the periphery. What is the provisional diagnosis?

Answer options

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

Epidemic pemphigus of newborn

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