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Could Rashes On Back With Flu Like Symptoms Be Viral Infection?

Hi I have a 17 year old daughter who developed a rash on her back last December 27, 2014 then she started having flu like symptoms ( headache, back ache, runny nose, joint (knee) pain and fatigue). I ve been treating it like a flu, administering Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine HCI and Ibuprofen, chicken soup and plenty of water. A recent symptom just today she got really hot then she fell asleep. I don t have insurance so I haven t taken her to the Dr. Please help. What virus could be causing the joint pains? I don t have a way to pay this call. Please help I m worried for my daughters health. Is it always about money?
Fri, 23 Jan 2015
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Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
I can understand your concern.
Your daughter may be suffering from some secondary infection after viral infection, if she is still has fever.
Add some broad spectrum antibiotic like cefexime.
If does not improve in 24 to 48 hours, you must take her to a doctor.
Hope this helps.
Good luck.
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Could Rashes On Back With Flu Like Symptoms Be Viral Infection?

Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query. I can understand your concern. Your daughter may be suffering from some secondary infection after viral infection, if she is still has fever. Add some broad spectrum antibiotic like cefexime. If does not improve in 24 to 48 hours, you must take her to a doctor. Hope this helps. Good luck.