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Have Fever And Rashes Appeared. How To Get Cured?
My husband is 59 and started getting a rash late ysterday afternoon. He had a fever of 102.4 last night. Today his skin looks like a bad sunburn , solid red and his fever was 99.3 at noon. Trying to figure out if I should cancel all the guests coming over tonight and tomorrow? Lots of little ones and a couple octogenarians. Please help.
Fri, 28 Dec 2012
Hi Marsha ,
Thanks for writing in.
The condition you're husband is suffering from can be viral exanthem,drug rash,steven johnson syndrome etc.
Viral exanthem is a viral infection with fever and rash.It can be contagious and spread to others.
It is not possible to comment on exact nature of rash without visualisation.
Consider visiting ER or your general practitioner to confirm diagnosis and start treatment.
Regards.
DrSudarshan
Md Dermatologist.
Thanks for writing in.
The condition you're husband is suffering from can be viral exanthem,drug rash,steven johnson syndrome etc.
Viral exanthem is a viral infection with fever and rash.It can be contagious and spread to others.
It is not possible to comment on exact nature of rash without visualisation.
Consider visiting ER or your general practitioner to confirm diagnosis and start treatment.
Regards.
DrSudarshan
Md Dermatologist.
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