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
- Syphilitic pemphigus
- Epidemic pemphigus of newborn
- Vulgar impetigo
- Atopic dermatitis
- Streptococcal impetigo
Correct answer
Epidemic pemphigus of newborn
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