Symptom

Enanthem

A mucosal eruption characterized by erythematous, vesicular, or papular lesions on the oropharyngeal mucous membranes, often occurring together with a cutaneous exanthem.

Causes

  • Viral infections

    • Measles (rubeola)

    • Coxsackievirus infection

    • Varicella-zoster virus infection

    • COVID-19

    • Infectious mononucleosis

    • Herpes simplex virus infection

    • Rubella

    • Hand, foot, and mouth disease

  • Bacterial infections

    • Scarlet fever (group A Streptococcus infection)

  • Fungal infections

    • Oral candidiasis (thrush)

  • Drug-related causes

    • Drug-induced mucosal reactions

    • Hypersensitivity reactions to medications

Also known as: Enanthema, Mouth rash, Mouth sores

Referencing diagnoses

Note: Lists existing diagnoses in Diagnotize only.