A 3-year-old child with high fever and a 'slapped-cheek' rash likely has which infection?
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Correct answer: Parvovirus B19 (erythema infectiosum)
Parvovirus B19 causes a 'slapped-cheek' rash in young children with a mild febrile illness.
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