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Each of these patients is unwell and presented with a rash on their legs.
For each of the ten cases, study the image(s) and then answer the questions. You can click on the image to view a larger version if required.
Each case should take approximately 2 minutes to complete. There is a list of suggested further reading material at the end of the quiz.
The patient was a 20-year-old male, who presented with abdominal pain, painful joints and a rash extending from his buttocks to his feet, two weeks after having a sore throat. The rash consisted of a symmetrical eruption of numerous purpuric papules and plaques.
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