Which of the following is characteristic of the rash of measles:: (A) Begins as a maculopapular rash, then becomes vesicular, (B) "Slapped cheek" appearance and lacy reticular pattern, (C) Pustules on an erythematous base, (D) Maculopapular eruption staing on upper trunk and spreading downward
Answer is D. Characteristic of the rash of measles: Maculopapular eruption staing on upper trunk and spreading downward Begins as a maculopapular rash, then becomes vesicular- seen in chicken pox "Slapped cheek" appearance and lacy reticular pattern- seen in Erythema infectiosum