Viral exanthem? Has anyone had this?

My child is almost 2 and the doctor said he has this viral infection called viral exanthem. Which they cant give anti-biotics for it has to play its course, It comes with a huge fever and lots of red itchy skin. I need to know if any one knows about this and if anyone else( besides me) thinks I need a second opinion.

Viral exanthem? Has anyone had this?
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' can cause these rashes and there is nothing that can be done about it. Rarely, it could be a virus that should be worried about -- measles for example-has your child been vaccinated? If he develops huge swollen/cracked lips and a swollen red tongue-take him back-it could be a more serious condition like Kawasaki's disease (it will start off looking like a benign-run-of-the-mill exanthum but get worse). Roseola is pretty common in kids-high fever and a rash but it will run it's course in a couple of days. Keep your child hydrated and try and keep the fever down with tylenol or motrin. If he seems to get worse or has any specific symptoms besides the rash and fever-call or return to your doctors office.
Reply:Lots of viral illnesses cause a rash - that's all "exanthem" means. Viral rashes are very common in children and most kids get over them just fine. Make sure your child is drinking plenty of fluids and getting rest, and please, please, keep him or her away from people with suppressed immune systems, the elderly, and pregnant women, because viruses spread easily and can make pregnant women or people with compromised immune systems VERY sick.
Reply:A couple of summers ago, I developed a viral rash. It was very uncomfortable, but it did go away within the time my Dr. said it would. Try cetaphil soap and lotion. It helps. Also, Aveeno oatmeal bath helps. Best wishes!!!
Reply:Many viral infections of the skin in childhood are called "viral exanthems." Exanthem is another name for a rash or skin eruption. The five most common childhood viral exanthems include measles or rubeola, rubella, varicella (or chickenpox), fifth disease and roseola... http://www.chw.org/display/PPF/DocID/229...





It's common in children and young adults who aren't yet immune to a number of common viral infections...


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