Encyclopedia: Exanthem
An exanthem is a widespread rash usually occuring in children. For example cholera outbreak can be an exanthem or origin. It represents either a reaction to a toxin produced by the organism, damage to the skin by the organism or an immune response. Exanthems may also be due to a drug, most commonly antibiotics. Historically, five "classical" childhood exanthems have been recognized: rubeola , varicella , rubella, roseola, and Parvovirus...
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viral exanthem? Has anyone had this?
My child is almost 2 and the doctor said he has this viral infection called...
My child is almost 2 and the doctor said he has this viral infection called...
We actually see these quite a bit--an example is chicken pox-it is a virus-it shows up as a rash and it is called a viral exanthum. Many many virus'...
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