A 9-Year-Old Boy Is Brought to the Office Due to Throat

A 9-year-old boy is brought to the office due to throat pain and rash.  Two days ago, the patient was sent home early from summer camp because of fever, sore throat, pain with eating, and rash on his extremities.  He has no prior medical conditions and is up to date on immunizations.  Temperature is 37.2 C (99 F) ; vital signs are otherwise normal.  On physical examination, the conjunctivae are normal, and the tympanic membranes are clear.  Several superficial ulcers are present on the buccal mucosa and soft palate; the tonsils appear normal and do not have exudate.  Skin examination findings are shown in the exhibit. 
The infectious agent most likely responsible for this patient's current condition is also associated with which of the following?

A) Facial nerve palsy
B) Keratitis
C) Myocarditis
D) Symmetric polyarthritis
E) Temporal lobe encephalitis

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