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What Causes Fever Followed By Mouth Ulcers And Red Spots On Chest?
My partner had a fever Sunday Feb 18. it was 102. He was tested for flu and strep and both negative. the fever went up and down until Friday. 6 days. On day 2 he developed sores in his mouth and tongue and couldn t eat except for ice cream and jello. even that was painful. on Saturday, Feb. 24 he went to the walk in clinic and the PA just said you have a black tongue. His fever was gone and they did nothing. He has had no energy since, lost 7 pounds that week. Last week he started eating again but still not much energy. Now he has some pimples popping up on his nose and few red spots on his chest.
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
Hello,
The symptom of fever followed by sores in mouth is commonly due to viral infection only. The viral infection resolves once the virus completes its cycle in human body. So, the fever has subsided.
The eruption of sores on nose and chest can be due to bacterial infection or can also be due to allergic reaction. So, my suggestion is to consult an Emergency room and get him examined. A blood culture can be done for confirmation.
For now, he can apply antiseptic ointment over the sores and do cool compresses. If there is itching anti-allergic drug like Benadryl can be taken and can apply Calamine lotion.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
The symptom of fever followed by sores in mouth is commonly due to viral infection only. The viral infection resolves once the virus completes its cycle in human body. So, the fever has subsided.
The eruption of sores on nose and chest can be due to bacterial infection or can also be due to allergic reaction. So, my suggestion is to consult an Emergency room and get him examined. A blood culture can be done for confirmation.
For now, he can apply antiseptic ointment over the sores and do cool compresses. If there is itching anti-allergic drug like Benadryl can be taken and can apply Calamine lotion.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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