MR SMITH Mnemonic for Causes of Rashes on Palms and Soles



M - Meningococcemia

R - Rickettsia, Rat bite fever

S - Syphilis (Secondary)

M - Measles, Monkeypox

I - Infective Endocarditis

T - Toxic Shock Syndrome,Traveler (Dengue, Chikungunya, Zika)

H - Hand Foot + Mouth, HIV, HSV



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