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Koplik's spots on the buccal mucosa are pathognomonic for which disease?

Measles
HIV
Rotavirus
Chickenpox

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Correct answer: A. Measles

Koplik's spots are small white lesions on the buccal mucosa and are pathognomonic for measles (rubeola), appearing before the characteristic rash.

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