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Strawberry Tongue
"Strawberry tongue," an erythematous tongue with prominent papillae, is a characteristic finding of:
Streptococcal pharyngitis
Kawasaki disease
Toxic shock syndrome
Though this finding can be seen in infectious mononucleosis, it is usually in the presence of a
concomitant streptococcal pharyngitis.
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CLIPP 11 - Kawasakireated often
becomes violaceous as the nodes enlarge.
Nodes may rupture through the skin, resulting in a draining sinus tract.
Treatment is surgical excision, as incision and drainage can also result in a
sinus tract.
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"Strawberry tongue," an erythematous tongue with prominent papillae, is a characteristic finding of:
Streptococcal pharyngitis
Kawasaki disease
Toxic shock syndrome
Though this finding can be seen in infectious mononucleosis, it is usually in the presence of a
concomitant streptococcal pharyngitis.
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