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Case of sudden onset of fever, rash and neck pain

A previously healthy 6–year-old boy is brought to the emergency room with a 3-day history of fever, neck stiffness and a one day history of a generalised maculopapular rash.

Acknowledgement
This case study was kindly provided by Dr Monika Esser MMed Paed, Head of Division of Immunology, N.H.L.S Coastal Branch, Tygerberg Hospital.

Course Content

History
Differential diagnosis
Examination
Investigations
Case Discussion
Treatment
Final Outcome
Evaluation – Questions & answers

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