S2D: The Symptom to Diagnosis Podcast

Fever and Rash

Jun 3, 2022
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ADVICE

Geographic Considerations

  • Consider the patient's location and travel history when diagnosing fever and rash.
  • Different regions have varying prevalences of infectious diseases.
INSIGHT

Review Childhood Rashes

  • Classic childhood rashes like measles, rubella, and fifth disease (parvovirus B19) can present in adults.
  • Roseola infantum (sixth disease) is caused by human herpesvirus 6B or 7.
ADVICE

Must-Not-Miss Rashes

  • Consider life-threatening rashes like meningococcemia, toxic shock syndrome, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
  • Treat these conditions immediately with broad-spectrum antibiotics, even before confirming the diagnosis.
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