Herpes Simplex

Herpes Simplex – Note the grouped vesicles on an erythematous base For an image, please see: https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/coldsores

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease – Note the vesicles and pustules on an erythematous base – Distribution: mouth, buttocks, extremities For an image, please see: https://dermnetnz.org/topics/hand-foot-and-mouth-disease

Erythema Infectiosum

Erythema Infectiosum (i.e. Fifth Disease / Slapped Cheek) – Note the uniform, erythematous, maculopapular ‘lacy’ rash – Distribution: bilateral cheeks (‘slapped cheeks’) with circumoral sparing; may affect trunk and extremities For an image, please see:...

Scarlet Fever

Note the strawberry tongue. (Courtesy of Dr. M. Mian)

Roseola

Note the diffuse maculopapular rash. (Courtesy of The Hospital for Sick Children Slide Library, Toronto)