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What Causes Rash On The Temple And Trunk After Running A Low Fever?

Hi! My 8 month old has been running a low fever (99-101.4) off and on for the last 4 or 5 days. She is playing and happy and is no longer running a fever, but this morning she developed a rash on her temple, forehead, left eyelid, trunk and lower back. We have a doctors appointment tomorrow afternoon. She seems happy so we are thinking Roseola, but her appetite is not normal so we are wondering if we should go to an ER.
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Yes. The most probable diagnosis as per your complaints is a viral exanthem (could be a measles, erythema infectiosum etc). As the child is toxic and having high fever, I advise you to take your child as soon as possible to Emergency Room and do not delay the treatment.

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What Causes Rash On The Temple And Trunk After Running A Low Fever?

Hi, Yes. The most probable diagnosis as per your complaints is a viral exanthem (could be a measles, erythema infectiosum etc). As the child is toxic and having high fever, I advise you to take your child as soon as possible to Emergency Room and do not delay the treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.