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What Causes Itchy Rashes On The Upper Torso After Treating The Viral Fever?

Hi I ve had a virus for 9 days, got a stiff neck and had a rash on my upper torso that itches ? What is going on? Today the rash is still present, the stiff neck has subsided but it took 5 days. The rash seems to be scabbing but im not sure. Im 61 years old.
Wed, 21 Mar 2018
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Hello,

As per your clinical history is concerned, please follow like this-

1) Do a clinical examination by your doctor and to confirm do [CBC with differential and mono spot test]

2) Discuss with your treating doctor for a course of antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infection, and it should not be [Amoxicillin and other penicillin derivatives]

3) Discuss with your doctor about a short course of [prednisone]

Do follow lifestyle modifications like this-

1) Do not share your personal items with other family members.

2) Do not touch anybody by your mouth


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
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What Causes Itchy Rashes On The Upper Torso After Treating The Viral Fever?

Hello, As per your clinical history is concerned, please follow like this- 1) Do a clinical examination by your doctor and to confirm do [CBC with differential and mono spot test] 2) Discuss with your treating doctor for a course of antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infection, and it should not be [Amoxicillin and other penicillin derivatives] 3) Discuss with your doctor about a short course of [prednisone] Do follow lifestyle modifications like this- 1) Do not share your personal items with other family members. 2) Do not touch anybody by your mouth Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo