Viral exanthems of childhood Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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An 8-month-old boy is brought to the office for the evaluation of a rash. It started 2 days ago on the neck and trunk and then spread to the face and extremities. The patient had an emergency department visit 3 days ago because of a generalized-tonic clonic seizure. At that time, he had a temperature of 40°C (104°F). Today, temperature is 37°C (98.6°F), pulse is 95/min, respirations are 30/min and blood pressure is 90/55 mmHg. Physical examination shows a blanching maculopapular rash that is most prominent on the neck, trunk, and buttocks.  A virus from which of the following classes is the most likely cause of this patient’s disease? 

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