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What Causes Fever And Skin Rash In A Child?
My four year old got sick Thursday morning at about 2am. He puked about 5-6 times and had a fever until seeming to be all better at about 7pm Thursday evening. I took him to school Friday morning and then received a call that he had a rash all over his body at about 1pm. The rash isn t itchy and he doesn t seem to even notice it. I m assuming its not contagious because I haven t caught it. Any idea s on what this may be or any treatments for it? I gave him children s Benadryl about 45 mins ago and it doesn t seem to have done anything.
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
hi, thanks for the question. it is likely to be due to chicken pox or any other viral fever with rash. both conditions require just symptomatic treatment. you should see a pediatrician who will confirm whether it is chicken pox or some other viral fever with rash.
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