A Toddler’s Fever & Swollen Finger

A 1-year-old presents with high fever, a swollen finger, and oral ulcers. Explore the Differential Diagnosis for this common pediatric presentation.

Herpetic whitlow


A previously healthy 1-year-old girl was admitted to the hospital with a 4-day history of high fever accompanied by erythema and swelling of the left third finger, gingival inflammation, and tongue ulcerations. What is the likely diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Bacterial cellulitis
Hand, foot, and mouth disease
Paronychia
Herpetic whitlow
Sporotrichosis

Gingivostomatitis, Herpetic whitlow, HSV-1, Pediatrics, Viral Infection

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