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In the past, [[chickenpox]] was regularly mistaken for smallpox. [[Pustular]] scarring that can be seen in the face is a common symptom of both [[infections]]. Many times [[herpes zoster]] and [[erythema multiforme]] produce a [[vesicular rash]] and [[fever]] that has been confused with smallpox. | In the past, [[chickenpox]] was regularly mistaken for smallpox. [[Pustular]] scarring that can be seen in the face is a common symptom of both [[infections]]. Many times [[herpes zoster]] and [[erythema multiforme]] produce a [[vesicular rash]] and [[fever]] that has been confused with smallpox. | ||
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==Conditions to consider== | ==Conditions to consider== | ||
*Insect bites | *Insect bites | ||
Revision as of 18:24, 3 April 2012
In the past, chickenpox was regularly mistaken for smallpox. Pustular scarring that can be seen in the face is a common symptom of both infections. Many times herpes zoster and erythema multiforme produce a vesicular rash and fever that has been confused with smallpox.
Conditions to consider
- Insect bites
- Acute leukemia
- Secondary syphilis
- Infectious mononucleosis
- Toxic erythemas
- Parvovirus B19
- Drug eruptions