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Franz Ritucci, MD

Diagnosis

strawberry tongue streptococcal infection

Body Site

tongue

Age

6 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

scattered

Color

red

Morphology

papulosquamous (bump, scale)

Pattern

symmetric

Comments

This healthy 6-year-old girl with a low grade fever was noted to have a red strawberry tongue. A rapid strep test was positive, and she was treated for strep throat with oral amoxacillin.

Description

red tongue with prominent papillae

Categories

clinical sign infections and infestations dental/oral disorder

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4/15/2004 8:27:49

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