What the rash looks and feels like: This illness got the nickname “slapped cheek” disease because a bright red rash, which may be itchy, typically appears on a child’s cheeks.After a few ...

Scarlet fever, which is a rash all over the body that develops after a strep throat infection Skin Conditions Many common skin conditions can cause rashes around the mouth in children.

A fever is a symptom, much like a cough, runny nose, or a sore throat. So it can be an indication that your child may need medical attention. Find out more about what you need to do when your ...

Ogunleye: The presentation in roseola classically is that a child with a high fever develops a rash after the fever abates. In general, these children are well-appearing, playing, and eating well.

Sniffles, stomach bugs, fever and sore throats are often associated with viruses, but rashes are common in children with viral infections as well. Rashes can be itchy and painful for kids and ...

Scarlet fever is a contagious infection that typically infects young children - particularly those between the ages of two ...

Rash preceded by fever and cough After four days with a high fever, cough, and conjunctivitis, a child is brought to the hospital with an extensive, maculopapular rash. HOW TO TAKE THE POST-TEST ...

A 9-year-old boy was seen at an outside emergency room for evaluation of fever and rash of nine days duration. He had been seen by his primary physician after one day of illness and was diagnosed ...

Even if a child goes to the pediatrician with a fever and rash, they likely won't get tested for monkeypox without a known exposure, said Dr. Allison Bartlett, a pediatric infectious disease ...

Children get them frequently and most are only a minor annoyance, but some rashes can be serious requiring medical treatment. Springtime isn’t just allergy season, but also means doctors ...

Given the child’s presentation, viral exanthems are a key differential, including: Roseola infantum (HHV-6): Roseola begins with a sudden high fever (often exceeding 39°C) lasting 3-5 days, with the ...

GP specialist in paediatrics Dr David Capehorn explains how to explore the differentials and course of action in a child who has developed a rash after a recent course of amoxicillin You see a ...