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frenzy. ferment. agitation. fervour. restlessness. delirium. Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002. Synonyms for fever. a rise in the temperature of the body. Synonyms.
- History, Epidemiology
- Fever and Rash Causes and Risk Factors
- Prognosis
- Fever and Rash Diagnosis and Presentation
- Differential Diagnosis
The list of potential causes of fever and rash (also called pyrexia or febrile illness) is lengthy. It includes viruses, bacteria, spirochetes, rickettsiae, medications, and rheumatologic diseases, among other potential causes.1
Fever with rash can have infectious or noninfectious causes and can occur in both children and adults.1 The severity can range from minor to life-threatening. Patients who have weakened immune systems are at heightened risk for more severe illness. A rash that develops while fever is still present can be caused by a variety of infectious diseases. ...
The prognosis for fever and rash depends on many variables including underlying immune system function, age, access to care, and the infectious agent or vector causing the disease. The cause may be minor, such as roseola, or life-threatening, as with meningococcemia. The sooner the origin of the fever and rash is identified and treated, the better ...
The first step in the diagnostic process of the febrile patient with dermatitis is usually a thorough physical exam with a detailed medical, travel, and social history. It’s important to determine what medications the patient is currently taking, and any recent vaccinations they received. As part of the physical exam, lesions should be examined alo...
There is an extensive list of potential differential diagnosis for febrile patients with rash.2It includes: 1. Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis 2. Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) 3. Arbovirus (recent travel) 4. Arthritis 5. Bullous drug eruption 6. Calciphylaxis 7. Cellulitis 8. Cholesterol emboli 9. Drug hypersensitivity syn...
- Chickenpox. Everyone knows about this viral rash. Or they used to. A new vaccine means few kids get chickenpox anymore. You might have a fever or sore throat before the telltale itchy spots break out all over your body.
- Shingles. Once you’ve had chickenpox, the virus lives on inside your body. Later it may come back as shingles, a painful, blistering rash. It’s more likely as you get older.
- Molluscum Contagiosum. Look for about 15 pinkish-red bumps with a dimple in the middle and white gunk inside. Scratch them and you may spread the virus to other places on your body.
- Fifth Disease. Also called erythema infectiosum, it’s more common in kids. You get a splotchy red rash on the face that looks like a slapped cheek. You also might have a fever and body aches.
- Fifth disease. A virus called parvovirus B19 causes a common childhood infection called fifth disease. Doctors may also call it “slapped cheek” disease because the rash often causes a red or darker patch on the cheek.
- Roseola. A type of virus in the herpesvirus family causes roseola infantum, producing a rash that presents as small flat spots or tiny bumps. A halo of slightly lighter or paler skin may surround some of the bumps.
- Chickenpox. A virus called varicella-zoster causes chickenpox. Most children now get the chickenpox vaccine, which is very effective, but some will still get the virus.
- Scarlet fever. Scarlet fever occurs due to a group A Streptococcus infection, such as strep throat. Strep is a bacterial infection, and people usually get sick within a few days of infection.
Nov 16, 2023 · Measles is a very contagious disease that causes fever, a red rash, cough and watery eyes. It can have serious complications in some people. Getting the measles vaccine is the best way to prevent getting and spreading measles.
Nov 28, 2023 · A viral rash occurs as a symptom of an underlying viral infection. It can appear with other common viral symptoms like fever, headache, body aches, or fatigue. Most viral rashes start on your trunk or face, then spread to other parts of your body. They can appear in many forms, such as bumps, spots, or blotches.
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Mar 27, 2024 · systemic symptoms like fever, sore throat, red watery eyes, loss of appetite, cough, and runny nose; a rash that appears red, skin-colored, or darker than the natural skin color
