Figure 1 quiz of the week: What infection preceded this rash?

An 8-year-old boy is brought to the pediatrician by his mother over concerns of a new-onset rash. He is otherwise healthy, though his mother mentions that he was unwell two weeks prior to the rash appearing. On examination, numerous small salmon-pink scaly papules are seen on his trunk and extremities.

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An 8-year-old boy is brought to the pediatrician by his mother over concerns of a new-onset rash. He is otherwise healthy, though his mother mentions that he was unwell two weeks prior to the rash appearing. On examination, numerous small salmon-pink scaly papules are seen on his trunk and extremities.

Which of the following infections most likely preceded this cutaneous eruption?

Parvovirus B19 infection
Campylobacter infection
Streptococcal infection
Epstein-Barr virus infection