Indian Journal of Child Health
Pharyngoconjunctival Fever with Atypical Gastrointestinal and CutaneousManifestations: A Pediatric Case Report
Pharyngoconjunctival fever (PCF) is a distinct clinical syndrome characterized by high fever, pharyngitis, and non-purulent conjunctivitis, typically following human adenovirus (HAdV) infection. While adenovirus is generally a self-limiting condition in immunocompetent patients, it can present as a "Pandora’s box" of atypical systemic complications. This report describes a 10-year-old male presenting with the classic PCF triad alongside significant hematemesis and a widespread maculopapular rash. The clinical cours …