Viral exanthems of childhood Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 6-month-old boy was brought to the emergency department by his parent because of a high-grade fever and a rash for the past 2 days. The rash first appeared on his face and has now spread over his entire body. Prior to the onset of the rash, the patient had a cough, rhinorrhea and pink eyes. He has not received any vaccinations due to parental preference. The rest of the history is noncontributory. Temperature is 39.6°C (103.3°F), pulse is 98/min, respirations are 31/min and blood pressure is 85/60 mmHg. Physical examination shows a tired and restless child with a diffuse, erythematous, maculopapular rash all over the body sparing the palms and soles. Oral examination shows tiny, white round lesions on the buccal mucosa. No pharyngeal exudates are seen. The patient is at increased risk of developing which of the following complications? 

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