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A mother brings her 15-month-old daughter to your office for evaluation of a rash and fever. She says the rash started one day and the fever developed the next day. Her daughter has had all of her vaccinations up to 10 months. The mother sheepishly admits that she hasn't had time to bring her daughter in since her 10-month check-up. On examination you see a mildly sick- appearing toddler with a 102-degree temperature. Looking at her skin you see at least 100 of a variety of papules, vesicles, and ulcers in different stages of development.
What illness prevented by proper vaccination does this toddler have?
A) Varicella (chickenpox)
B) Measles
C) Smallpox

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Answer: Varicella (chickenpox)

Explanation:

The illness prevented by proper vaccination that the toddler has is Varicella (chickenpox).

Varicella is a very contagious viral infection which causes itchy, rashes on the skin. Other symptoms include headache, fever, tiredness, loss of appetite etc.

It can be spread when the person coughs or sneezes, through kissing, skin-to-skin contact, during pregnancy etc.

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