Case Presentation
A young adolescent female aged 13 years presented with a history of fever for five days and a blanchable rash. Apparently, the child was doing well on antiepileptic drugs until five days prior to the date of her admission to the hospital. History of the child's exposure to a COVID-19 patient in last four weeks could not be ascertained. There was no history of travel to a COVID-19 containment zone and no history of immunization against COVID-19 because the trials were still going on, and the authorities had not issued any directives for immunizing children with the COVID-19 vaccine.
Past Medical History
The child has a known diagnosis of non-structural electrical status epilepticus (ESES) in sleep, diagnosed in 2019. The child has been on steroids and antiepileptic drugs. The seizures have been under control since the start of treatment.
Developmental History
No significant developmental history. Immunizations are up to date according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) immunization schedule.
Family and Social History
The child is a resident of India, enrolled in elementary education, and belongs to a middle-class family. Her father is a government servant, and her mother is a homemaker. The child has one brother two years younger than she is.
