Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2019
Disease onset was acute. A developed general weakness, pain in the joints, and elevated temperature. Later these signs became accompanied by itching skin rash manifested as erythematous spots 25 mm in size. The rash gradually turned hemorrhagic. Large joints are painful and swollen: pain attacks periodically occur in the periumbilical area; there are signs of intestinal hemorrhage. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer options
- Hemorrhagic meningoencephalitis
- Scarlet fever
- Hemorrhagic vasculitis (Henoch-Schonlein purpura)
- Streptococcal impetigo
- Rheumatism
Correct answer
Hemorrhagic vasculitis (Henoch-Schonlein purpura)
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