Child Has Itchy Rash. What Could Be The Cause?
Question: What causes this type of itchy rash lasting 4 days on a 6 year old. No known
allergies. Weve had him tested as our other son has many allergies.
allergies. Weve had him tested as our other son has many allergies.
Brief Answer:
Streptococcal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query and photographs,
If you see closely, the rash is starting from center and fading out while progressing towards periphery.
This type of rash is seen in streptococcal infections.
Please get the following tests done,
1. Throat swab to detect streptococci
2. ASO Titres
These two are specific tests for streptococci.
Please get these tests done and let me know the result.
Waiting for your response,
Wishing your child good health.
Thank you
Streptococcal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query and photographs,
If you see closely, the rash is starting from center and fading out while progressing towards periphery.
This type of rash is seen in streptococcal infections.
Please get the following tests done,
1. Throat swab to detect streptococci
2. ASO Titres
These two are specific tests for streptococci.
Please get these tests done and let me know the result.
Waiting for your response,
Wishing your child good health.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
Brief Answer:
ASO titre required
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the follow up.
You dont need to worry much.
Throat swab is not required if it was a month ago,
however I would still suggest the ASO titres.
Its not urgent, get it done according to your convenience.
Let me know if you need to clarify anything.
Thank you
ASO titre required
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the follow up.
You dont need to worry much.
Throat swab is not required if it was a month ago,
however I would still suggest the ASO titres.
Its not urgent, get it done according to your convenience.
Let me know if you need to clarify anything.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
Brief Answer:
Possibility of carrier state is there
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes there is a possibility that he might be a carrier of strepto,
Usually there should be fever but subclinical infections may not present with this.
Get the ASO titres, this will give a clear indication of the disease.
Please dont worry, I am not saying that he has the disease, but a possibility must be ruled out.
Thank you
Possibility of carrier state is there
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes there is a possibility that he might be a carrier of strepto,
Usually there should be fever but subclinical infections may not present with this.
Get the ASO titres, this will give a clear indication of the disease.
Please dont worry, I am not saying that he has the disease, but a possibility must be ruled out.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Ok thankyou, his appointment is mid november should i get it sooner even if he seems ok now?
Brief Answer:
Get it done if lab there
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If a lab facility is there you can get it done now, else you can wait upto november.
Dont worry there wont be much problem.
Thank you
Get it done if lab there
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If a lab facility is there you can get it done now, else you can wait upto november.
Dont worry there wont be much problem.
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj