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Children get many different kinds of rashes-many, though not all, related to infections. Below are
descriptions and photos of rashes associated with fever.
Meningococcemia
Caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis, onset is abrupt and
accompanied by fever, chills, malaise, and prostration.
The initial rash may be urticarial, maculopapular, or petechial (marked
by small, purplish, hemorrhagic spots).
In fulminant cases, it can become purpuric, marked by large
hemorrhages into the skin.
Immunization is effective in preventing this infection.
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Rashes Associated with Fever (Part 2)
<span>Meningococcemia
Caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis, onset is abrupt and
accompanied by fever, chills, malaise, and prostration.
The initial rash may be urticarial, maculopapular, or petechial (marked
by small, purplish, hemorrhagic spots).
In fulminant cases, it can become purpuric, marked by large
hemorrhages into the skin.
Immunization is effective in preventing this infection.
Roseola
This macular or maculopapular rash, also called exanthem subitum,
starts on the trunk and spreads to the arms and neck.
There is usually less involvement of Summary
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