Fever and Rash in Children

  • G Van Biljon University of Pretoria
Keywords: fever, rash, children

Abstract

Many childhood illnesses present with fever and a rash. In most cases the cause is infectious, but rheumatological diseases and drug reactions may also present with fever and a rash. With some clinical experience and core knowledge of the incubation period, symptoms and signs of the common childhood infectious diseases, it is possible to differentiate between most of the skin rashes associated with these and life threatening conditions.

Author Biography

G Van Biljon, University of Pretoria
Paediatric Nephrologist Department of Paediatrics University of Pretoria
Section
Paediatrics