Fever & Rash in a Child

A 6-year-old boy presents with fever and a spreading rash. Explore the Differential Diagnosis and management when initial antibiotic therapy fails.

Staphylococcal scalded skin


This 6-year-old boy presented with fever and rash that did not improve despite treatment with cephalexin. What diagnosis is suggested?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Bullous pemphigoid
Staphylococcal scalded skin
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Herpes simplex infection
Kawasaki disease

Dermatology, Fever and Rash, Infectious Disease, Pediatrics, Staphylococcal scalded skin

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