A 8-year-old child presents with fever, irritability, and a widespread petechial rash that doesn't blanch with pressure. The child appears unwell and has neck stiffness. What is the most appropriate immediate management?
AOral antibiotics
BIV benzylpenicillin
CLumbar puncture
DBlood cultures
ECT head
A 8-year-old child presents with fever, sore throat, and a sandpaper-like rash over the trunk and limbs. The tongue appears red with prominent papillae ("strawberry tongue"). What is the most likely diagnosis?
AViral exanthem
BScarlet fever
CKawasaki disease
DMeasles
EErythema infectiosum
A 4-year-old child presents with fever, irritability, and neck stiffness. Lumbar puncture shows: opening pressure 25 cmH₂O, WCC 800/μL (90% neutrophils), protein 2.8 g/L, glucose 1.2 mmol/L (serum glucose 6.0 mmol/L). What is the most likely diagnosis?
AViral meningitis
BBacterial meningitis
CTuberculous meningitis
DFungal meningitis
ENormal CSF
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