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The rash spreads downward, reaching the feet in two or three days.
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Open ithotos of rashes associated with fever.
Measles
After a prodrome of fever (over 38.3 C, or 101 F), cough, coryza, and
conjunctivitis, this maculopapular rash starts on the neck, behind the ears, and
along the hairline.
<span>The rash spreads downward, reaching the feet in two or three days.
The initial rash appears on the buccal mucosa as red lesions with bluish white
spots in the center (known as Koplik spots). These have frequently
disappeared by the time Original toplevel document
CLIPP 11 - Kawasakile with fifth disease can also develop pain and swelling in their joints
(polyarthropathy syndrome).
Individuals with underlying immune deficiencies who are exposed to this virus
are at risk for developing aplastic anemia.
<span>Measles
After a prodrome of fever (over 38.3 C, or 101 F), cough, coryza, and
conjunctivitis, this maculopapular rash starts on the neck, behind the ears, and
along the hairline.
The rash spreads downward, reaching the feet in two or three days.
The initial rash appears on the buccal mucosa as red lesions with bluish white
spots in the center (known as Koplik spots). These have frequently
disappeared by the time the patient presents to medical attention.
Immunization is very effective in preventing this infection.
All photos in this case showing disease manifestations are courtesy of Gary Williams, MD, and the
University of Wisconsin teaching file.
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