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==See Also==
==See Also==
[[Pediatric Rash]]
[[Pediatric Rashes]]


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Revision as of 21:19, 11 June 2012

Background

  • Also known as Exanthem Subitum
  • Likely caused by HHV-6

Diagnosis

  • 3-5d prodrome of high fever, then defervescence, then rash for 1-2d
  • Rash
    • Erythematous macular eruption of discrete, pink lesions
    • Mostly on neck, trunk, buttocks
    • No mucus membrane involvement

See Also

Pediatric Rashes