Your patient is a 21-year-old male who is alert and oriented, complaining of a rash that started about 36 hours ago, first appearing on his trunk. The rash has now spread to his face and extremities. You notice multiple small, fluid-filled vesicles on the patient's body. The patient is concerned that he will miss work as a second-grade student teacher. He has no medical history, including childhood diseases. The patient is most likely suffering from:

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The patient is presenting with a rash that started on his trunk and spread to his face and extremities, along with multiple small, fluid-filled vesicles. This is consistent with the presentation of varicella, also known as chickenpox. The fact that the patient has no medical history of childhood diseases further supports this diagnosis, as chickenpox is a common childhood illness. Rubella and Epstein-Barr virus are both viral illnesses but neither typically presents with fluid-filled vesicles. Herpes simplex can present with vesicles, but it typically affects a localized area rather than spreading across the body.

Your Patient Is a 21-Year-Old Male Who Is Alert and Oriented