Fever and Papular-purpuric Exanthema in a 7-year-old Boy

A 7-year-old boy with a high Fever.

A 7-year-old Hispanic boy developed high intermittent fever, associated with intermittent inguinal and lower extremity pain, 2 months before presentation. Evaluation revealed bilateral dental abscesses, which were treated with two courses of oral antibiotics and dental extractions but without response. The fever persisted and became associated with night sweats, anorexia, weight loss, and right...

An 11-year-old boy with fever.

An 11-year-old boy was admitted for fever, ranging from 100°F to 103°F, for 4 weeks. When febrile, he had “cold teeth that are chattering,” and became drenched in sweat. He had been tired and often took naps after school. His mother noted that he had decreased energy and reduced oral intake. He had a documented 8-kg weight loss during the previous 6 months. There was no history of vomiting, dia...

Fever and petechial rash in a 9-year-old boy.

5 Year-old Boy with a Hearth Murmur and Fever

A 5 year old boy was recently diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome Refractory Cytopenia (MRC), for which bone marrow transplantation was needed. He was admitted to the emergency ward because of fever and a need for oxygen with unknown cause while awaiting the transplantation. Physical examination revealed normal breath sounds and a systolic heart murmur; temperature was 39.8 degrees Celsius....

A 7-year-old boy with abdominal pain, fever, and rash.