Infectious rash syndrome

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The article was professionally consulted with Specialist Doctor I Nguyen Hong Phuc - General Internal Medicine - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital.

1. What is Infectious Rash Syndrome?

Typhus is a condition in which after the fever is gone, the child will appear as small, raised or raised spots on the skin, common in young children. The disease usually resolves on its own and will go away with adequate rest and medication. In rare cases, the disease can cause a high fever and lead to complications. Typhus is extremely common in children between the ages of 6 months and 2 years old because the amount of antibodies passed from the mother to the baby has decreased and the immune system has not yet matured.

2. Common Infectious Rash

Measles rash, scarlet fever. The type of maculopapular or papule rash, which can be discrete or contiguous, appears on the whole body, except for the palms and soles. The rash will disappear on skin tightening. Scarlet fever caused by streptococcus. Diagnosis of the disease is based on age, acute sore throat, dense rash, no healthy skin space, many in folds, borders..., scabs into patches eventually fading. Measles. Diagnosis is based on clinical manifestations appearing nasopharyngitis, Koplik granules in the mouth, progressing. The rash grows sequentially from the head to the feet, erythematous. Rubella disease. Second appearance of measles rash after scarlet fever, lymphadenopathy, mononucleosis, myalgia. Rash due to drug allergy. All drugs can cause it. All forms of rash can occur, usually pruritus occurring 1 day or as late, 9 days after antibiotics. Rashes caused by Enterovirus. often causes a measles-like rash. The rash is accompanied by less typical symptoms of an infection, such as flu-like symptoms, diarrhea, headache, and muscle aches. Rashes caused by Parvovirus B19 virus. The rash initially appears on the face, after 48 hours, the rash spreads to the limbs or at the base of the extremities, surrounded by a red margin. The rash can be seen on the palms of the hands. The patient did not have a fever, did not affect his general condition, and resolved on his own after 3-4 weeks, leaving no complications. Hepatitis B virus. Usually the rash on the back spreads to the limbs, the peripheral lymph nodes are enlarged, the hepatosplenomegaly may be enlarged.

Bacterial rash. Erythema seen in typhoid. Measles-like skin rash is seen in Leptospira or Brucella diseases. Plaque of syphilis II. The characteristic ring of rheumatic fever, streptococcal halo, porcine erysipelas and chronic erysipelas are more likely to be caused by Lyme disease. Ban due to parasites. Caused by Toxoplasma, a measles-like rash seen on the buttocks, face or palms of hands and feet. The initial urticaria pattern is sometimes the scarlet fever rash due to cysticercosis. Kawasaki disease. Manifestations of fever continuously for 7 days or 2-3 weeks, accompanied by retinal congestion, oral rash, dry cracked lips. Tongue thickened, with subcutaneous edema spreading to extremities, purple maculopapular rash on palms and feet, scarlet fever, multimorphic measles rash, enlarged sternocleidomastoid lymph nodes. Nodular rash: Usually caused by virus, Herpes virus or Enterovirus, Chickenpox virus, Herpes virus Herpes: The rash is in the form of erythema to blistering, rash on the skin and mucous membranes. Hand-foot-and-mouth syndrome in young children, with the onset of a rash in the oral cavity, a blister-like rash. Purulent rash caused by impetigo: impetigo pustules or pus caused by a streptococcal or staphylococcal infection. Hand, foot and palm rash due to causes such as: Syphilis, Hand, foot and mouth erythema nodosum (Erythema nodosum). Subacute inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by vasculitis of the great vessels under the skin. The nodule has a diameter of 2-4cm, clearly raised, pink color then gradually reddens.

3. Preventive care for children with typhus

Typhus in children often needs good care, strengthen children's resistance, children can recover quickly.
Isolate the child with typhus from other children, so let the child rest in bed, the room is clean and airy. Avoid large gatherings Wash your hands often to avoid spreading the disease to people who have not yet been infected in the family. Lower your child's fever properly: If your baby has a high fever of 38.5°C or higher, you can give him paracetamol. According to the doctor's instructions, apply warm water to the child. Add enough water: You should encourage your baby to drink enough water, mineral electrolytes, lemon juice, fresh fruit juice... to avoid dehydration Increases Provide adequate nutrition to ensure nutrition for children Wipe nose, oral hygiene to avoid bacterial superinfection Clean body regularly, avoid wind and water Strengthen resistance for children as well as members In the family such as vitamin C and vitamin C-rich foods, Vinmec International General Hospital is one of the hospitals that not only ensures professional quality with a team of leading medical doctors, a system of technological equipment modern but also outstanding with comprehensive and professional medical examination, consultation and treatment services; civilized, polite, safe and sterile medical examination and treatment space.

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