A four-year-old child presents with mild fever, malaise, purpura, arthritis, abdominal pain and microscopic hematuria. What would be the most likely diagnosis
Correct Answer: Henoch-Schonlein purpura
Description: Henoch-Schönlein purpura affects the small blood vessels of the skin, joints, intestines and kidneys. It's most common before the age of seven but can affect anyone.
Symptoms include reddish-purple spots on the lower extremities, swollen and sore joints, abdominal pain or bloody urine.
The condition is often treated with steroids
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